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Surprise when cleaning the tap. Is there a category for macroplastics in tap water?

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BDFL of Quilibrium, Eng @ Farcaster, ex-Coinbase, always opinionated, never hydrated

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Thanks for the idea. Thinking about it it seems plausible and unlikely. Never saw a seal at the exit of a (2 months old new) tap, perhaps for basic aesthetics. No remains on the other tap after unscrewing.

Most tap ends have mm filters, so it should not be a problem in practice—who cares about macroplastics? In the end the problem is really about micro plastic residue, and other problems like PFAS…

All be safe.

Great point, possible! Unfortunately seal tapes are often made with… Teflon🫥