Declare War on Drugs in Drinking Water! by Olivia Romero

Have you read about this recently? Studies conducted by the National Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency have detected drugs in drinking water. It isn't enough that we have to worry about industrial pollution fouling our water. Now, every time we pour ourselves a glass of water from our tap, we have to wonder if we're getting unwanted doses of antibiotics, anti depressants, and contraceptives.

The topic of drugs found in drinking water was raised as far back as 2000. USA Today reported on the medical community's uneasiness about the possible effects of antibiotics in drinking water. The concern was that even low levels of antibiotics could contribute to the creation of micro organisms...super bugs...that could be resistant to antibiotic treatment. The story implied that medical science might not be able to fight these super bugs, putting many lives at risk.

If you stop to think about it, it really isn't that surprising that these drugs have turned up in our drinking water. Pharmaceutical drugs make up a major component of what we take into our bodies on a regular basis. As these substances pass through our bodies, they end up in our water supplies. This water is then recycled and reused. Unfortunately, removing drugs in drinking water is currently beyond the capabilities of our municipal treatment facilities.

At the present time, because there isn't enough hard data available, we just don't know how drugs found in drinking water can effect our health. But sitting around, waiting for the results of scientific studies doesn't make sense. Its possible to take action and declare war on drugs in drinking water today! There are many quality home water filtration solutions that are specifically designed to remove the synthetic organic chemicals (SOCs) that make up these pharmaceutical drugs.

In addition to protecting you and your family from drugs in drinking water, these water filtration systems are effective at filtering out other common toxic contaminants found in most drinking water supplies. If you do a little research you can even find systems that are certified for the reduction of VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) and THMs.

You may be surprised to find out, like I did, that a quality home water filtration system is quite affordable. They are also fairly simple to install and are low maintenance.

I don't know about you, but living with even the possibility of drugs in drinking water just isn't an option.

Article authored by Olivia Romero - http://www.cleancoolwater.com - "There are many important reasons why we need clean, healthy water but there's one which has to rank as the most important of them all..."