How Household Plumbing Becomes a Source of Microplastic Exposure

The Hidden Source Inside Your Home
While global attention focuses on plastic pollution in oceans and bottled water, few realize that household plumbing systems themselves can release microplastics. Aging pipes made from PVC, PEX, or polypropylene degrade under heat, water pressure, and chlorine exposure — shedding microscopic fragments directly into drinking water.
A 2024 study in Environmental Science & Technology Letters detected plastic particles in tap water lines even in newly built homes, confirming that corrosion and mechanical stress accelerate plastic leaching.

When Water Becomes a Carrier
Microplastics released from pipes don’t just add particles — they act as carriers for chemical additives, plasticizers, and biofilms that may foster bacterial growth. Over time, these compounds can alter taste, odor, and safety — undermining the concept of “clean tap water.”

Rethinking Water Safety at the Source
At Klar2O, our filtration systems are designed to address contamination from within the household. By removing micro- and nanoplastic fragments, PFAS, and polymer-derived chemicals, Klar2O protects water quality at the point of use — where invisible pollution meets everyday life.