Dunn, C, Owens, J, Fears, L, Nunnerley, L, Kirby, J, Armstrong, OL, Thomas, PJ, Aberg, D, Gilder, W, Green, D, Antwis, RE 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8849-8194 and Freeman, C
2020,
'An affordable methodology for quantifying waterborne microplastics - an emerging contaminant in inland-waters'
, Journal of Limnology, 79 (1)
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Abstract
The occurrence of microplastics in marine habitats is well documented and of growing concern. The presence of these small (<5 mm) pieces of plastic is less well recorded in inland water systems. In this paper, we determine a cost-efficient and straightforward method for the collection and identification of microplastics in UK inland waters. We found pieces of microplastic from all sample sites ranging from over 1000 L-1 in the River Tame, to 2.4 L-1 in Loch Lomond. The presence of microplastics in all waters tested suggest it should now be classed as an emergent contaminant, with routine monitoring required.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Schools: | Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Limnology |
| Publisher: | PAGE press |
| ISSN: | 1129-5767 |
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| Depositing User: | USIR Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jun 2020 12:47 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 04:46 |
| URI: | https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/57164 |
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