Article: Vast array of pharmaceuticals found in drinking water: are you taking your neighbor's chemo drugs or HRT?

An Associated Press investigation has come up with worrisome findings. On the basis of the findings of several researchers in Europe, they looked into the chemical content of many major U.S. cities' drinking water. Their findings were amazing!

A vast array of chemicals showed up in the drinking water of some 41 million Americans. They occur in tiny concentrations, some in parts per billion, and well below the amounts given as prescriptions by physicians. However, the problem is that they are always present and even in tiny amounts, it is not known what their effects may be. The chemicals found included antibiotics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, and sex ...

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