Urban stormwater is an important way microplastics spread in the environment. The RMP developed conceptual models to understand microplastic sources and how they enter urban stormwater. We identified priorities for research and solutions, supported Bay and statewide microplastics monitoring strategies, and informed management efforts to effectively prevent microplastic pollution.
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Recent Publications
Load and concentration based performance outcomes for emerging organic contaminants in bioretention stormwater treatment systems
The performance capabilities of bioretention systems for a range of stormwater constituents remain lightly characterized, particularly for emerging organic contaminants. To address this gap, we evaluated concentration- and…
Where the rubber meets the road: Emerging environmental impacts of tire wear particles and their chemical cocktails
About 3 billion new tires are produced each year and about 800 million tires become waste annually. Global dependence upon tires produced from natural rubber and petroleum-based compounds represents a persistent and…
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