At this point most people know there are trace levels of a variety of contaminants present in their drinking water. The quality of our water is adversely affected by pollutants and pesticides from factories and farms as well as naturally occurring contaminants. Contaminated water is not a new problem, but scientists are starting to discover another link in the chain of chemicals found in our drinking water, prescription drugs.
This time, though, it is not the fault of a big bad corporation polluting our water. The traces of pharmaceuticals found in water sources downstream from sewage treatment plants seems to indicate that many people are flushing away their expired and unneeded medications. Tests on the water have found by-products of anti-depressants, antihistamines, and anti-seizure drugs make up the highest percentage of prescription drugs in the water supply.
Even in low doses these chemicals are not the kind of things we want in our drinking water. The EPA is now testing to assess the risk of drinking these chemicals to humans, but study results will not be available until next year.
If you do not already use a water filtration system it is definitely something to consider. Water filters carry a relatively low price when compared to how many gallons of clean drinking water they provide consumers. The best part is that your water will not only be safer to drink, but it will taste better too!
No matter what form water is consumed, it should always be filtered and cleaned so as to not cause illness! Great point!
Posted by: Danielle Garza | August 20, 2010 at 04:23 PM