Slow sand filter cleans 99.9 percent of nanoplastics from drinking water

Today's filtration technologies do a wonderful job of producing potable water, but the spread of plastic waste throughout the environment means there are new threats to contend with. A new study has investigated the performance of different techniques when it comes to removing nanoplastics from water, and shown that biologically active systems known as slow sand filters can remove the tiny particles with 99.9 percent efficacy.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Water, Plastic, Plastic waste