Microplastics: Major Contaminant in Water: A Global Environmental Concern

Abstract One of the most alarming environmental threats in recent years is microplastic. These miniscule particles of plastic, which originate from larger plastic products that are produced whether intentionally or non intentionally, are present everywhere in the environment. One of the most concerning sites where microplastics have been found in large quantities are water bodies. Rivers, lakes, ponds, oceans, and even drinking water in packed bottles are all adversely impacted by microplastic contamination, raising significant concerns for all human beings and animals, especially aquatic animals. Present paper is an attempt to showcase the state of art of microplastic contamination in water bodies. In addition of that,it also through light on the techniques (FTIR, Raman spectroscopy,Microscopy etc.) for identifying such contamination in water bodies.Further, it discusses the possible ways which should be undertaken by the government and also by the public to eradicate such nuisance and save mother earth.This work may open new ways by giving direction to scientific community engaged in making cleaner and safer water bodies drive.