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The research aims to examine the amount and type of microplastics in wastewater streams entering the Ottawa River. As wastewater treatment has been identified as one of the main conduits of microplastics to freshwater environments, the research will sample both wastewater effluent and combined sewer overflows to get a better understanding on how many, and what types of microplastics enter the Ottawa River via these pathways. By investigating the amount and make up of microplastics in wastewater streams, the research can provide valuable information to RESTco, so the company can further develop and test tools for effective micro and nano-plastic removal from wastewater streams and existing pollution in wild waters.
Jesse Vermaire
Shaun Forrest
RESTCo
Environmental sciences
Carleton University
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