Key findings of the report:
- In this report, WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water.
- The level of microplastics in drinking water is not yet a health risk for humans. Microplastics larger than 150 micrometres are not likely to be absorbed by the human body but the chance of absorbing very small microplastic particles, including nano-sized plastics, could be higher.
- WHO has called on researchers to conduct a more in-depth evaluation into microplastics and the potential impact on human health.
