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One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds

A NSW government study finds microplastics in all 120 estuaries sampled, with severe pollution in about 19 per cent of rivers and estuaries.

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ABC AustraliaMar 16, 2026, 5:30 AM

One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds

A NSW government study finds microplastics in all 120 estuaries sampled, with severe pollution in about 19 per cent of rivers and estuaries.

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