Microplastics have been found in bodies of water all over the globe, from the Arctic to the Caribbean Sea to Long Island Sound. They can leach into groundwater from those waterways, and from septic systems and cesspools, or from rainwater runoff that collects particles from streets or landfills. And they make their way into our bodies from the food we eat and the water we drink, whether from the tap or bottled in plastic. It's not clear if microplastics and the even smaller nanoplastics are in Long Island's drinking water, in part because testing is not required, and there's no standardized test. Read the full story in the link in bio. (Photo credit: Alejandra Villa Loarca) . . . #longisland #microplastics #health #longislandhealth