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A recent Associated Press report noted that there are no federal standards for acceptable levels of pharmaceutical residue in either bottled or tap water. Hence, even companies that use multiple cleaning stages cannot guarantee the water is free of pharmaceutical residue.
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Editor’s Insight: Refreshment service providers should be informed about this issue.
The impact of bottled water on the environment has raised a lot of attention recently. Water safety is another issue, and the two issues should not be confused.
The need to protect water sources from pharmaceutical contamination is a serious matter. The water, foodservice, and refreshment services industry should be lobbying for the best possible water safety.
If there is a need to improve detection and removal of pharmaceuticals in water, the government should address it. Safe drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. 03-27-08 by Elliot Maras