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  • Environmental Science
  • Hydrology
  • Ecotoxicology

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  • Microplastics (MPs) research traditionally focused on marine and surface waters.
  • Recent evidence shows MPs infiltrating groundwater, a critical freshwater resource.
  • Understanding MP contamination pathways and impacts in groundwater is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pathways of MP entry into groundwater systems.
  • To analyze MP interactions with subsurface environments and their ecological/health impacts.
  • To identify research gaps and recommend future directions for MP detection and management in groundwater.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of natural and artificial MP entry routes (landfills, agriculture, water systems).
  • Analysis of MP movement patterns and persistence in subsurface environments.
  • Evaluation of current detection techniques and identification of needs for advanced methods (spectroscopy, machine learning).

Main Results:

  • MPs enter groundwater via landfills, agricultural drainage, and aging infrastructure.
  • Subsurface presence of MPs leads to water quality degradation and ecological harm.
  • Existing detection methods are insufficient, highlighting the need for advanced techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for effective MP detection methods in groundwater using advanced spectroscopy and machine learning.
  • Establishment of regulatory standards and policy interventions for sustainable groundwater management is critical.
  • Future research should focus on long-term monitoring, high-resolution modeling, and AI for MP mitigation.