Drugs found in drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans

After around five months of intensive research, the Associated Press investigation shows that a vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. According to the research, people take their medication, then the body absorbs some of that medicine, the rest goes to the toilet. Some of the water is cleaned again at drinking water treatment plants and piped to consumers. “We recognize it is a growing concern and we’re taking it very seriously,” said Benjamin H. Grumbles, assistant administrator for water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The full study was published by the AP on the USToday’s website.

Having these over-the-counter  drugs in drinking water, worry many doctors and scientists around the United States of long-term consequences to human health.

Source – UStoday