This 'educational animation' came around the other day on one of my lists. It appears factual enough although it does seem to dismiss effects on human health because the concentrations are so small. Ah, yes, the dose makes the poison! Gotta get the anti-fluoride folks stoked about this!
But I have heard some experts mention the same thing - that humans are far less susceptible to pharmaceuticals and other chemicals in water than are aquatic organisms. Why? Because, unlike fish and amphibians, we do not live in water and so are not constantly exposed to these chemicals. That does not mean, however, that we cannot be harmed by low concentrations ingested several times per day. As far as I'm concerned, the jury's still out on just how bad these substances are for us.
The blurb on the WWW site:
You may have read in the press about medicines, like antibiotics and the pill, being found in rivers and lakes, and even in drinking water. Is this true? How do drugs get there, and do they have effects? Is there anything being done to address this? Can I do anything to help?
The animation gives answers to these questions and explains the processes involved. It was conceived for a general educated public with no prior knowledge of the issue, and was funded by the EU within the research project PHARMAS.
A useful video.
"Water? Never touch the stuff! Fish fuck in it." -- W. C. Fields
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