Thursday, 21 February 2008

Cancer drugs found in tap water

Cancer drugs found in tap water By Richard Gray, Science Correspondent
Last Updated: 12:01am GMT 13/01/2008

Britain's tap water should be monitored for powerful medicines after traces of cancer and psychiatric drugs were detected in samples, a report has warned.
The 100-page statement, commissioned by the drinking water watchdog, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), reveals that pharmaceuticals are finding their way into the water supply despite extensive purification treatments used by water companies.

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