Factoid/2010/11/03
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Drugs in the Water
- "What do acetaminophen (Tylenol), codeine, cocaine, ibuprofen, Prozac, erythromycin, caffeine, ethinylestradiol, triclosan, Naproxen, nonylphenol, Metformin and nicotine have in common? They have all been detected in rivers, lakes and coastal waters throughout the United States and Europe in concentrations of parts per billion to parts per trillion. Where do these drugs come from? Are they a threat to the environment? Are they a threat to human health? What can we do about it?" - excerpt from Surfrider Foundation's Beachapedia.org site. Read more.
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