Microplastics
Microplastics in water,
an emerging contaminant under surveillance
Resulting from the breakdown of plastics or directly released as microparticles, microplastics are present in surface water, groundwater, water intended for human consumption, and wastewater. Their persistence in the environment and their capacity to carry other contaminants make them a growing concern for authorities, industrial operators and local authorities.
As regulatory requirements are tightened and the need to better characterise this pollution grows, monitoring microplastics has become an essential tool for assessing water quality, understanding sources of contamination and implementing appropriate measures.
Know-how
Our expertise in microplastics
Thanks to its analytical expertise and cutting-edge technologies, Phytocontrol supports professionals in identifying and quantifying plastic microparticles, addressing the environmental, regulatory and health issues linked to this emerging contamination:
- Particle size determination with polymer identification in clean water (drinking water, spring water, raw groundwater, etc.).
- Particle size determination with polymer identification in surface water (sea, lake, river, etc.).
Controlled logistics
for collection and sampling
Phytocontrol manages the entire logistics chain, from collection or sampling to receipt of your samples at the laboratory.
- Nationwide coverage
- Laboratory approved by the Ministry of Health for sampling and/or physico-chemical and microbiological analyses for the health control of water
- Qualified samplers trained to the relevant standards
- Tri-temperature vehicles compliant with NF X15-140
- Controlled cold chain
- Real-time traceability of your samples: collection/sampling, transport, entry into analysis
- Optimised routes: reducing our environmental impact
SECTORS
Water affected by microplastics
Phytocontrol supports and advises all players in water management, including industrial operators, local authorities and engineering firms.
