Mar 01, 2024 16:00:00Research reveals that microplastics in drinking water can be reduced by 90% just by boiling water, but the effect may be lower with soft waterIn China, there is a custom of boiling water and drinking it as ``sayu'', which has the effect of warming the body and sterilizing drinking water. A new study conducted by a Chinese research team has shown that boiling water also has the benefit of allowing microplastics to be filtered out more effectively. Concerns about microplastic pollution are also growing.To investigate the effect of boiling on the removal of microplastics, a research team led by Eddie Y. For example, water hardness varies by region, as well as water quality and the amount of microplastics, so effectiveness varies. On the other hand, the research team pointed out that boiling water has health benefits beyond removing microplastics, such as killing harmful microorganisms, viruses, and parasites.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2024 08:14 UTC