Microplastics in City Lakes: The Impact of Excess Rains and Poor Wastewater Management
Continuous rainfall and poor wastewater management are key factors that contribute to the presence of microplastics in urban lakes.
A recent study on Dal lake in Srinagar highlights the major pathways that microplastics take to enter urban lakes, including stormwater runoff, wastewater treatment plants, littering zones, and laundry facilities.
Weather conditions, especially continuous rainfall, drive microplastics into city lakes.
The amount of plastics entering freshwater systems is forecast to increase from 9-14 million tons in 2016 to 23-37 million tons by 2040, according to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
- Stormwater runoff
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Littering zones
- Laundry facilities
Author's summary: Excess rains and poor management lead to microplastics in lakes.
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