Boiling tap water before drinking it for 5 minutes can remove 90% of harmful plastic particles. Microplastics are small pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long, and can be harmful to the marine environment.
People drink boiling water for cultural, historical and medical reasons (activists) Drinking water after boiling is an ancient tradition in some Asian cultures, due to its health benefits for humans. High temperatures “cleanse” tap water in the home from microplastics, and contribute to reducing human consumption of microplastic.