It’s the Little Things that Count: Quantifying & Characterizing Microplastics

The suspected toxicity risks of microplastics as contaminants in drinking water sources have been known for years. However, public concerns recently thrust microplastics to the forefront of the health and safety conversation. Regulations introduced by the state of California will require water utilities to test for microplastics in drinking water. Outside of meeting regulatory requirements, concerns have been raised about bottled water and producers have begun using microplastics testing results to evaluate product quality and to improve packaging techniques. In our webinar, Dr. Mike Dziewatkoski of Eurofins SF Analytical covers the current status of microplastics testing including: Regulations pertaining to microplastics in water Discussion of laboratory methods of analysis used to characterize and quantitate microplastics Typical results, reporting of results, and quality assurance procedures How results can be used to meet regulatory requirements as well as evaluate or improve water treatment or bottling processes Impact of testing on consumers and potable water producers, and the important role the testing may play in quality evaluations for aquatic and terrestrial food sources Future directions for developing and adopting improved analysis methods This webinar was originally recorded on April 25, 2019.