The Pollution We Can’t See Beneath Our Feet
While oceans and surface waters dominate the headlines, a quieter crisis is unfolding underground. Studies across Europe and Asia (Environmental Science & Pollution Research, 2024) reveal that microplastics have infiltrated groundwater aquifers — the primary source of drinking water for nearly half the global population.
These particles originate from wastewater runoff, agricultural plastics, and degrading infrastructure, slowly migrating through soil into deep aquifers once thought protected.
Regulation Still Lags Behind Reality
Current EU and WHO water quality frameworks do not yet include limits for micro- or nanoplastics. Without standardized detection methods, invisible contamination often goes unnoticed. Scientists warn that these particles may interact with minerals and heavy metals underground, creating new, persistent chemical complexes.
Towards a New Definition of “Safe Water”
At Klar2O, our filtration systems are built to address what regulation hasn’t yet caught up to — the molecular reality of modern pollution. By targeting microplastics, PFAS, and associated compounds, Klar2O bridges the gap between emerging science and true water safety.
Clean groundwater is not guaranteed — it must be engineered.
Visit klar2o.com to learn how Klar2O safeguards water purity from source to tap.