Construcción de un filtro piloto para reducir la contaminación por microplástico en las aguas del Parque Histórico de Samborondón

Abstract

Due to their constant decomposition, microplastics have become a matter of concern. Most studies have focused on the oceans to demonstrate their negative impact. It is common to think of mangroves and rivers as important sources of microplastics. Due to the particular characteristics of particles, such as their size, weight, color, and quantity, there are very few studies conducted globally on this topic. The main objective of this research project is to provide updated information on the presence of microplastics (MPs) and their abundance in surface waters and potable water of the Historical Park, for these 8 tests were carried out, which were analyzed with the methods of vacuum microfiltration, stereoscopic microscopy. The results of the count indicated a total of 75 MPs with average size from 0.190 to 1.250mm in water samples; the physicochemical parameters in water showed that most of the stations presented acceptable values for the presence of life, with ranges from 29.7°C to 32.2°C for temperature, values from 6.5 to 7.57 for hydrogen potential (pH), values from 196 to 325mmhos/cm in conductivity and data from 6.09 to 9.07 mg/L for the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO).