The undiluted truth about chemicals in our waters - The Irish Times - Thu, Jan 05, 2012: "Pharmaceutical residues are finding their way into our rivers and lakes, and scientists are concerned about the effects they may have on species – including us, writes Anthony King
IN THE RIME of the Ancient Mariner , the poet Samuel Coleridge wrote, “Water, water every where, Nor any drop to drink”. He meant salt water, but these days it could refer to rivers and lakes.
Our surface waters are less than pristine. Modern living dumps chemicals and pharmaceuticals daily into our drains and on into our rivers. Many are not removed by sewage treatment. Known consequences include new types of bugs, antibiotic resistance and fish with deranged sexual development. Irish scientists say we should reduce the quantities of these chemicals entering our waterways."
IN THE RIME of the Ancient Mariner , the poet Samuel Coleridge wrote, “Water, water every where, Nor any drop to drink”. He meant salt water, but these days it could refer to rivers and lakes.
Our surface waters are less than pristine. Modern living dumps chemicals and pharmaceuticals daily into our drains and on into our rivers. Many are not removed by sewage treatment. Known consequences include new types of bugs, antibiotic resistance and fish with deranged sexual development. Irish scientists say we should reduce the quantities of these chemicals entering our waterways."
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