Occurrence, quantification and characterisation of microplastics in Godavari River, India

One of the difficult and well-known pollutants that has a negative impact on human health is Microplastics (MPs). This study's primary goal is to present the state of our understanding of the evidence, quantification, origin, and effects of MPs in the Godavari River. According to the quantitative analysis of our investigation (digestion, separation, filtration, and characterization), the mean MP concentration in the river was found to be 3.9 items/L (3900 Items/m3). MPs were found at all six sites, with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 2.2 items/L (6500–2200 items/m3).