Marine outfall discharges contribute to coastal microplastic pollution and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Microplastics are widespread in marine environments, with significant contributions from land-based wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). A desktop study was conducted on regulatory framework for marine outfalls in South African coastal cities. The South African regional policy permits proper disposa...

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Main Authors: Raeesa Bhikhoo, Krisdan Bezuidenhout, Lesego Molale-Tom, Charlotte Mienie, Carlos Bezuidenhout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329599
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