Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 30, issue 12
Articles | Volume 30, issue 12
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-3789-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-3789-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 30, issue 12
Research article
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23 Jun 2026
Research article |  | 23 Jun 2026

From salinity to nanoplastics: redefining safe yield in strip-island aquifers under emerging contaminant threats

Tianyuan Zheng, Chunxiang Ma, Shaobo Gao, and Jian Luo

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This study explores how nanoplastics threaten the freshwater beneath small islands, which is vital for local communities. Conventional water management targets saltwater intrusion, but oceanic nanoplastics spread faster and wider, reaching wells sooner. Salt-based safety standards thus grossly underestimate nanoplastic risks. To protect island water, we must now consider this emerging plastic pollution when placing wells and planning pumping.
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