This review article discusses the removal of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and highlights recent advancements in this area. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter, are a significant environmental pollutant, originating from both consumer and commercial practices. They are released into water systems through various pathways, including wastewater discharge, wind, and surface runoff. MPs are found in aquatic environments, including freshwater, marine, and even the atmosphere, and pose risks to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They can accumulate in the food chain, affecting human health and wildlife. The review covers various technologies used for MP removal in WWTPs, including preliminary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Preliminary treatment, such as grit chamber and primary settling, can remove a significant portion of MPs, particularly larger particles. Secondary treatment, involving biological processes like A2O and biofiltration, can further reduce MP levels, though the effectiveness varies. Tertiary treatment, including membrane bioreactors (MBR), dissolved air flotation (DAF), and coagulation/flocculation, has shown high efficiency in removing MPs, with MBR being particularly effective due to its high removal efficiency and ability to handle a wide range of MP sizes. The review also discusses the challenges in MP removal, including the difficulty in quantifying MP removal efficiency and the need for further research on the impact of MPs on treatment processes. Technologies such as magnetic extraction and ozonation are explored for their potential in MP removal, though they face limitations such as high costs and energy requirements. Overall, the review emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing effective MP removal technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of microplastics.This review article discusses the removal of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and highlights recent advancements in this area. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter, are a significant environmental pollutant, originating from both consumer and commercial practices. They are released into water systems through various pathways, including wastewater discharge, wind, and surface runoff. MPs are found in aquatic environments, including freshwater, marine, and even the atmosphere, and pose risks to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They can accumulate in the food chain, affecting human health and wildlife. The review covers various technologies used for MP removal in WWTPs, including preliminary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Preliminary treatment, such as grit chamber and primary settling, can remove a significant portion of MPs, particularly larger particles. Secondary treatment, involving biological processes like A2O and biofiltration, can further reduce MP levels, though the effectiveness varies. Tertiary treatment, including membrane bioreactors (MBR), dissolved air flotation (DAF), and coagulation/flocculation, has shown high efficiency in removing MPs, with MBR being particularly effective due to its high removal efficiency and ability to handle a wide range of MP sizes. The review also discusses the challenges in MP removal, including the difficulty in quantifying MP removal efficiency and the need for further research on the impact of MPs on treatment processes. Technologies such as magnetic extraction and ozonation are explored for their potential in MP removal, though they face limitations such as high costs and energy requirements. Overall, the review emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing effective MP removal technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of microplastics.