Microplastics in karst / intergranular / surface and river bank filtration drinking water resources in the Danube Region - Outputs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3

Output 2.1 Microplastics in karst drinking water resources in the Danube Region present the findings of the MicroDrink pilot monitoring activities investigating the occurrence of microplastics in drinking water resources across the Danube Region. Publication provides a comprehensive assessment of microplastic occurrence in karst water resources, applying harmonised monitoring methodologies developed within the project. It brings together the current scientific knowledge, relevant legislative developments, harmonised monitoring protocols, pilot site descriptions, monitoring results, and recommendations specific to its hydrogeological setting. By examining drinking water resource, the output provide valuable insights into how environmental conditions influence microplastic occurrence and offer practical guidance for future monitoring and implementation of harmonised methodologies. It establishes an important scientific foundation for future research and evidence-based decision-making on microplastics in drinking water. Also, contribute to improving the understanding of microplastic occurrence across different water resources while supporting the implementation of the EU Drinking Water Directive and strengthening harmonised monitoring practices throughout the Danube Region.

2.3 Microplastics in surface and river bank filtration drinking water resources in the Danube Region present the findings of the MicroDrink pilot monitoring activities investigating the occurrence of microplastics in drinking water resources across the Danube Region. Publication provide a comprehensive assessment of microplastic occurrence in surface and river bank filtration water resources, applying harmonised monitoring methodologies developed within the project. Publication brings together the current scientific knowledge, relevant legislative developments, harmonised monitoring protocols, pilot site descriptions, monitoring results, and recommendations specific to its hydrogeological setting. By examining distinct drinking water resource type, the output provide valuable insights into how environmental conditions influence microplastic occurrence and offer practical guidance for future monitoring and implementation of harmonised methodologies. Publication establishes an important scientific foundation for future research and evidence-based decision-making on microplastics in drinking water. It contributes to improving the understanding of microplastic occurrence across different water resources while supporting the implementation of the EU Drinking Water Directive and strengthening harmonised monitoring practices throughout the Danube Region.