University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Sewage spills and coastal winds may be sending airborne microplastics into cities
A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world's coastal towns and cities, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests. Scientists analyzed existing records on two years of combined sewer overflows into Plymouth Sound, alongside same-day and long-term meteorological and satellite data to assess how often […]
The world famous Roman Baths could help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance
The world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms which could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests. The research, published in the journal The Microbe, is the first to provide a detailed examination of the bacterial and archaeal communities found within the waters of the […]
Can Fukushima’s radioactive water pose lasting threat to humans and the environment?
The new research has been published days before the anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
Research along the Ganges River represents the first combined analysis of microplastics in water, sediment and air around a major river system.
Combined flows send up to 3 billion microplastics a day into Bay of Bengal
The Ganges River – with the combined flows of the Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers – could be responsible for up to 3 billion microplastic particles entering the Bay of Bengal every day, according to new research. The study represents the first investigation of microplastic abundance, characteristics and seasonal variation along the river and was conducted […]
Major study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating our rivers and ocean
Research led by the University reveals vital new information that will improve our scientific understanding of how tiny particles enter the ocean.
Rising sea-levels and increased storms pose threat to coastal communities
The report was written for the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership by world-leading researchers from the University of Plymouth
Study calls for improved sanitation in develop economies
The University has worked with pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca to research water quality in the Nairobi area.
Study: Future rainfall could far outweigh current climate predictions
Scientists analysed records from the 1870s to the present day and compared them against those featured in national projections.