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A Deployable Model and Global Dataset on Stormwater Microplastic Concentrations and Drivers

Description: This dataset compiles global measurements of stormwater microplastic concentrations along with their driving factors, serving as a resource for analyzing the extent and variability of microplastic pollution in stormwater systems. The dataset integrates measured microplastic concentrations from diverse locations with environmental, hydrological, meteorological, and land use data, offering a structured foundation for further analysis and modeling. To enhance its utility, three machine learning models were developed and interpreted to examine the relationships between stormwater microplastic concentrations and various hydrometeorological and socioeconomic variables. The dataset is intended to support future modeling efforts, particularly when supplemented with additional empirical studies. The provided model can be deployed in stormwater catchments where cost-intensive sampling and analysis are limited or used as a basis for further refinement and development.
Notes: This dataset contains the modeling code and data used in the study titled "Assessment of Environmental and Socioeconomic Drivers of Urban Stormwater Microplastics Using Machine Learning," published in Scientific Reports. Users are encouraged to supplement the dataset with additional findings to enhance its applicability and relevance.
Authors: Reshadi, Mir Amir Mohammad; University of Waterloo; ORCID iD 0000-0001-7975-5083
Rezanezhad, Fereidoun; University of Waterloo; ORCID iD 0000-0002-9608-8005
Shahvaran, Ali Reza; University of Waterloo; ORCID iD 0000-0001-7846-054X
Ghajari, Amirhossein; University of Waterloo
Kaykhosravi, Sarah; National Research Council Canada; ORCID iD 0000-0002-9481-8991
Stephanie, Slowinski; University of Waterloo; ORCID iD 0000-0001-5090-441X
Van Cappellen, Philippe; University of Waterloo; ORCID iD 0000-0001-5476-0820
Keywords: Microplastics
Urban Stormwater
Concentration Data Base
Machine Learning
CatBoost
Field of Research: 
Earth and related environmental sciences
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Hydrology
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Water quality

Computer and information sciences
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Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Machine learning
Publication Date: 2025-02-19
Publisher: Federated Research Data Repository / dépôt fédéré de données de recherche
Funder: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council; Plastics science for a cleaner future; ALLRP 558435 – 20
URI: https://doi.org/10.20383/103.01159
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Citation
Reshadi, M., Rezanezhad, F., Shahvaran, A., Ghajari, A., Kaykhosravi, S., Stephanie, S., Van Cappellen, P. (2025). A Deployable Model and Global Dataset on Stormwater Microplastic Concentrations and Drivers. Federated Research Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.20383/103.01159