Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water
A new study from Maine advises against throwing most unused or expired medications into trash bound for landfills. According to a survey by the state's environmental agency, small amounts of discarded drugs were found at three landfills in the state, confirming that pharmaceuticals thrown into household trash end up in water that drains through waste. Although most of Maine does not draw drinking water from rivers where landfill water is present, other states do.
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water
(AP) -- The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.
Mon 8 Feb 10 from PhysOrg
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water, Sun 7 Feb 10 from AP
Even If You're Careful, Drugs Can End Up In Water
Scientists have long known of the presence of pharmaceuticals in drinking water.
Tue 9 Feb 10 from U.S. News
Drugs Down the Drain
The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.??
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Laboratory Equipment
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water, Sun 7 Feb 10 from Examiner
Experts Advise Against Ditching Meds In The Trash
A new study from Maine advises against throwing most unused or expired medications into trash bound for landfills. According to a survey by the state's environmental agency, small amounts of ...
Mon 8 Feb 10 from RedOrbit
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