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Microplastic Contamination in Karst Groundwater Systems.

Samuel V Panno, Walton R Kelly¹, John Scott²

¹Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL 61820.

|January 25, 2019

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Microplastics, primarily fibers, were detected in Illinois karst aquifer drinking water sources. Their presence, alongside other contaminants, suggests septic systems as a likely pollution source, highlighting risks to karst ecosystems.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Hydrogeology
Ecotoxicology

Background:

Karst aquifers supply 25% of global drinking water.
These aquifers are vulnerable to surface contamination due to their open system nature.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the presence and characteristics of microplastics in karst aquifers.
To identify potential sources and associated contaminants of microplastic pollution.

Main Methods:

Sampling of springs and wells in two Illinois karst aquifers.
Analysis of microplastic presence, type, and concentration.
Correlation analysis with other anthropogenic contaminants (phosphate, chloride, triclosan).

Main Results:

Microplastics, exclusively fibers, were detected in the studied karst groundwater.
Maximum microplastic concentration reached 15.2 particles/L.
Co-occurrence with phosphate, chloride, and triclosan suggests septic effluent as a probable source.

Conclusions:

Microplastic contamination is confirmed in Illinois karst aquifers.
Septic systems are a potential significant source of microplastic pollution in these environments.
Further research is crucial to understand microplastic impacts on karst ecosystems.