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id: a7c01b898a
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-14 09:36 EST
updated: 2026-11-14 09:36 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Report finds microplastics in Chesapeake Bay water samples

A report by Environment America released in early November found microplastics in 100% of water samples taken across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/hampton-roads/section/life.md) · Entities: [Environment America](/hampton-roads/wiki/environment-america.md), [Chesapeake Bay](/hampton-roads/wiki/chesapeake-bay.md)

## Coverage

- [WAVY-TV 10 / FOX43](https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/microplastics-found-in-100-of-water-samples-from-chesapeake-bay-watershed/), 2026-11-14 09:36 EST: Microplastics found in 100% of water samples from Chesapeake Bay watershed

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.