Microplastic distribution and ecological risks: investigating road dust and stormwater runoff across land uses
Syed Kabir, Muhammed A. Bhuiyan, Guomin Zhang, Biplob Kumar Pramanik
Abstract
This study in Melbourne, Australia, reveals higher levels of microplastic pollution in industrial areas compared to commercial or residential areas. Stormwater runoff is identified as the main pathway for transporting MPs from road dust to aquatic ecosystems.
Topics & Concepts
StormwaterSurface runoffEnvironmental sciencePollutionAquatic ecosystemStormwater managementEcosystemEnvironmental engineeringGeographyEcologyBiologyMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste Management