Drugs In Our Drinking Water

Audio Report on Jul 11, 2008 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Chemistry, Health, Radio

Earlier this year a report came out showing that trace amounts of pharmaceuticals — everything from ibuprofen to birth control pills — are showing up in America's drinking water. Today, water agencies and consumers are still grappling with some unanswered questions: Do these tiny amounts of drugs pose any health risk? And if so, what can we do about them?

Additional Links

• Teliosis Institute: Green Pharmacy Take Back Locations
• Reporter's Notes: Drugs In Our Drinking Water
• EPA FAQ: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)