Boil those microplastics out of our tap water

Boiling tap water not only helps to kill off harmful microorganisms, but also remove microplastics in it. — AFP

Various reports about issues with bottled water – such as last month’s (February 2024) revelation that some mineral waters had undergone non-disclosed purification treatments – are prompting many consumers to drink tap water.

But in many areas tap water may contain microplastics, which are considered harmful to health.