Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Pharmaceuticals From Water?
Why would anyone ask that? News reporters learned recently that there are pharmaceuticals in water supply reservoirs and kitchen taps around the country. How did they get there? Well, it was not an act of terrorism or anything like that. It’s really quite simple and not surprising, when you think about it. When a medication is ingested, not all of it is absorbed by the body. The remainder is flushed from the body and excreted in urine. The waste is treated and recycles and eventually makes it way back into your home. Since Americans are a well medicated bunch, much of the waste does carry unused prescription and non-prescription drugs. Testing has shown pharmaceuticals in water supply tanks that were considered ready for human consumption. Of course, the waste was treated before actually being considered for use, but while the widely accepted treatment practices do well against biological waste, they are incapable of breaking down medications and other chemical compounds. There’s your
