Evaluation of Microplastic Removal Efficiency in Local Government Water Supply Systems Using Raw Water from the Phong River

Authors

  • Piyamaporn Doungmontri Regional Health Promotion Center 7, Khon Kaen
  • Somkid Prabpai Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University
  • Chiraporn Labcom College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University
  • Untika Banjongsawat Regional Health Promotion Center 7, Khon Kaen

Keywords:

Microplastics, Removal Efficiency, Water Supply System, Phong River, Contamination

Abstract

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of community water treatment systems operated by local administrative organizations that use raw water from the Phong River. A total of 12 water supply stations were selected, and water samples were collected during the dry season (January 2024) and the rainy season (June 2024).The results showed that all systems could significantly reduce microplastic contamination (p < 0.001). The systems achieved an average removal efficiency of 46.95% during the dry season and 40.93% during the rainy season. However, there was no statistically significant difference in removal efficiency between the two seasons (p = 0.118).Although the treatment systems helped reduce microplastic levels, the remaining concentrations were still considered too high to ensure long-term safety for household water use. This highlights the need to improve local filtration systems, especially in terms of microplastic removal efficiency. Furthermore, the development of national standards and regular monitoring guidelines is recommended to address microplastic contamination in drinking water and to help protect public health

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Published

2025-12-22

How to Cite

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Doungmontri P, Prabpai S, Labcom C, Banjongsawat U. Evaluation of Microplastic Removal Efficiency in Local Government Water Supply Systems Using Raw Water from the Phong River. วารสารศอ.7 [internet]. 2025 Dec. 22 [cited 2026 Jan. 14];17(3):29-43. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/johpc7/article/view/280331