An Associated Press investigation recently revealed the presence of a multitude of drugs, including antibiotics, sex hormones, anticonvulsants, and mood stabilizers in the drinking water of 41 million Americans. Although the concentrations were tiny, scientists are worried about what the consequences might be for the public.
Most alarming in CNN's article on the subject, Prescription Drugs Found in Drinking Water Across the U.S., is the fact that the federal government doesn't require testing to detect drugs in our water, and has set no limits as to what's acceptable.