Auckland drinking water not yet tested for microplastic pollution123RF Much of the world's tap water contains little bits of plastic, a study has found. Contamination has been found worldwide, but Auckland tap water is not currently tested for microplastics. Current methods varied internationally and were not "completely reliable", Watercare water supply manager Priyan Perera​ said. International research, reported by theguardian.com, has found microplastic contamination in much of the world's tap water. Perera said Watercare filtered the water before it was piped to Auckland at its Waikato Water Treatment Plant, including with membrane ultrafiltration technology.

Source: Stuff September 16, 2017 03:33 UTC