Meeting Report: Summit Focuses on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
2009
Summit on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
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Author Information
Author(s): Tillett Tanya
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The summit highlighted the need for better communication and policy regarding pharmaceuticals in drinking water.
Supporting Evidence
- 41 million Americans are exposed to trace pharmaceuticals in their drinking water.
- Only 1 pharmaceutical—nitroglycerin—appears on the EPA’s current Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List.
- Direct communication between pharmacists and consumers can help reduce the flushing of medications.
Takeaway
A lot of medicines end up in our drinking water, and we need to talk about how to fix it.
Methodology
The summit included discussions and work-group sessions among experts and stakeholders.
Participant Demographics
Attendees included government officials, researchers, academics, public interest groups, and pharmaceutical industry representatives.
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