Which Water Filters Reduce Microplastics? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights growing concerns about microplastics in drinking water and their potential health impacts. Studies have found a high correlation between microplastic presence in human brains and dementia, alongside other serious health risks such as cancer, heart attacks, reproductive issues, inflammation, hormone disruption, and organ damage. Microplastics, which originate from the breakdown of plastic products, are ingested frequently—estimated at the equivalent of one credit card per week for adults—and are present in large quantities even in bottled water. Despite these risks, direct scientific evidence on the full extent of microplastics’ harm to human health remains limited. To mitigate exposure, the article suggests reducing the use of plastic food and beverage containers and employing water filtration systems. However, not all home water filters are effective against microplastics. Common inexpensive plastic pitchers with carbon filters often lack certification and may not reliably remove microplastics. The article emphasizes the importance of choosing water filters that have been independently tested and certified by organizations such