Wastewater Testing (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Microplastics from consumer products and clothes go down our drains to water treatment plants. KU researcher Belinda Sturm conducts tests to grasp the volume of microplastics released back into the environment. Credit KU News Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.