Clean Or Drug-Tainted Water?

This morning brought some disturbing news. As many as 41 millions Americans drink water that is tainted with prescription drugs. According to studies, the level of different drugs in the water supply is very low. However, the federal government doesn’t require any tests for prescription drugs in public water supplies.

As a health-conscious person, this news story makes me a little nervous. While the city I live in wasn’t cited in any of the stories, I still have my concerns over the water that I’m putting in my body. Since there haven’t been any real studies on the effects of drinking water that’s tainted with various prescription drugs, the long-term health affects are unknown.

At the grocery store this afternoon I was trying to think if tap water alternatives. My first thought was to buy some bottled water. But that didn’t last long - I remember reading that most bottled water came from a tap - which is no different from what I already have. The only real solution I could think of was to get a house that has its own well. Or possibly a reverse osmosis water filter. I guess I’ll have to do some more research.

How about you? Has this story made you think about the water that you drink? Will you change where you get your water from?

March 10, 2008 | Filed Under General, Health | 1 Comment