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This isn’t caused by too little water or too much sun, but rather by the chemicals in tap water, such as fluoride and chlorine.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Research has found microplastics present in tap water, but far less than in bottled water.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Experts also note that while limiting plastic exposure is likely helpful, focusing on tap water may not be the most effective way to go about it.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Researchers estimate that people who drink only bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90,000 microplastics annually, compared with 4,000 microplastics for those who consume only tap water.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Research has found microplastics present in tap water, but far less than in bottled water.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Experts also note that while limiting plastic exposure is likely helpful, focusing on tap water may not be the most effective way to go about it.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Researchers estimate that people who drink only bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90,000 microplastics annually, compared with 4,000 microplastics for those who consume only tap water.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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