The invisible plastic in your water: Study finds bottled water contains triple the nanoparticles of tap A new study found bottled water has, on average, three times more nanoplastic particles than treated tap water, with counts reaching up to 11.5 million particles per liter. These particles are small enough to potentially cross biological barriers, enter the bloodstream, accumulate in organs and penetrate the brain, raising serious health concerns. The most common plastics found in bottled water were PET (from the bottles and caps) and polyamide (from filters), indicating the container actively sheds particles into the water. The study used new,…

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