Report proposes strategies for reducing pollutants in drinking water systems

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 12:01 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have known for more than 40 years that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) such as hormones, prescription drugs and insecticides, can end up in drinking water systems. A report prepared by the Texas Tech University’s Center for Water & Law Policy leaves aside the question of what, if anything, should be done, and asks instead, what can be done?

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