Regulating Threshold Microplastics Concentrations (TMC) in Global Drinking Water Standards

<p>Microplastic (MP) pollution is a critical global concern, with MPs frequently detected in drinking water and posing potential health risks through ingestion. Despite growing evidence of their presence across human bodily systems, current drinking water regulations lack specific MP limits. This viewpoint advocates preventive MP management by incorporating Threshold Microplastics Concentration (TMC) into different drinking water guidelines, linking their contaminant-carrying potential. Integrating TMCs into water policies can bridge scientific understanding, technological interventions, and regulatory oversight, fostering a proactive approach to safeguard human health against the growing, yet unseen, threat of MPs in drinking water.</p>