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Microplastics detected in Thimphu’s tap and bottled water, sparking public health concerns

Feb 21, 2026 3 mins read
Microplastics detected in Thimphu’s tap and bottled water, sparking public health concerns

From water flowing through household taps to bottled drinking water stored in refrigerators, microplastics have become part of daily consumption for many Bhutanese, according to the first systematic assessment of microplastic contamination across water sources in Thimphu.

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