Microplastics in waste water – classifications and recommended action

The topic of microplastics remains persistently present in the wastewater sector and is now also being discussed in the context of regulation. Since microplastic particles are introduced into the aquatic environment via wastewater, combined sewage and rainwater, urban water management is in the sights of environmental policy discussions. At the same time, there is a high level of information that is difficult to assess and a lack of background knowledge. This seminar was therefore intended to provide a technical overview of the current state of affairs and the currently discussed approaches to solving the problem of microplastics in wastewater, as well as to enable a well-founded classification of this topic. The speakers were able to report first-hand on current microplastic studies.