News Briefs: Boiling Hard Water Reduces Microplastic Risks, Study Finds

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the Biden-Harris Administration implements a strategy to improve climate change resilience and address drought in the western U.S.

News Briefs: Boiling Hard Water Reduces Microplastic Risks, Study Finds

A recent study highlighted in Environmental Research Letters suggests that boiling tap water can significantly reduce plastic pollution by destroying at least 80% of common plastic compounds. 

This discovery points towards boiled tap water as a potentially safer option than...

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