Waste Water, Source Water, and Drinking Water: The Adulteration of America's Water Supply by Pharmaceuticals

In 2008, in response to increasing information arising from the scientific community, the news media reported that pharmaceuticals had been detected in the drinking water of 24 major metropolitan areas across the United States.The concentrations detected were measured most frequently in parts per trillion. The reports raised concerns about the potential impact of these pharmaceuticals on human health and the environment. Pharmaceuticals are a particular concern because they are designed to ...