Toxic effects of MPs and dFe on D. magna and on Chironomus sp. have been assessed.
EC50 (immobilization) was much higher in D. magna than in Chironomus sp.
dFe caused significant and negative effects on D. magna reproduction.
No effect of dFe on death of larvae, pupae or emerged adults of Chironomus sp.
MPs addition is a riskless and efficient tool for lake restoration.