Microplastics concentration, weight

Value

Data source 1: Project groups own verified measurements (excluding non-synthetic fibers) microplastics > 20 μm

min [particle/m3]

13,000

median [particle/m3]

25,500

max [particle/m3]

65,000

Particle weight [μg]

6.6

Data source 2: Other measurements (mostly excluding non-synthetic fibers) microplastics > 10 μm

min [particle/m3]

15,000

median [particle/m3]

90,000

max [particle/m3]

10,000,000

Particle weight [μg]

0.035