August 28, 2008
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter August 28, 2008 |
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Drinking water of 41m Americans contaminated with pharmaceuticals
An investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has revealed that the drinking water of at least 41 million people in the United States is contaminated with pharmaceutical drugs. It has long been known that drugs are not wholly absorbed or broken down by the human body. Significant amounts of any medication taken eventually pass out of the body, primarily through the urine. `People think that if they take a medication, their body absorbs it and it disappears, but of course that`s not the case,` EPA scientist Christian Daughton said. While sewage is treated before being released ... |
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EUR 60m for water and wastewater treatment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 60 million for implementation of the water and sanitation projects of municipalities and cantons in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This will help to improve the quality of life of the country’s citizens and meet Bosnia and Herzegovina’s needs regarding future compliance with EU environmental legislation. The EIB loan will finance an investment programme for the water and wastewater sector in 15 towns that will result in an improvement and expansion of water supply and sewerage systems and the construction of wastewater treatment plants. ... |
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