Delaware River Basin microplastics study reveals widespread contamination
A PennEnvironment study of 22 rivers and streams in the Delaware River Basin found microplastic contamination at every site. Microfibers were present in all locations, while microfragments were found in 82% of the tested areas.
PennEnvironment researchers tested 22 rivers and streams, finding microfibers in every location and microfragments in 82% of sites across the four-state basin.
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