[Pharmwaste] FW: [ENVIRO-NEWS] World Health Organization Technical Report and Information Sheet on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking-water

[Jim Clark]

I wanted to make sure everyone on this list saw this technical report
Jim  Clark, Extension Educator
Penn State Extension 
McKean County, PA

From: Water Sanitation List [mailto:WATERSANITATION at LISTSERV.WHO.INT] On Behalf Of Ravenscroft, Jacqueline
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 5:12 AM
To: WATERSANITATION at LISTSERV.WHO.INT
Subject: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health, No. 138 (4 July 2011)


Launched at Singapore International Water Week, 4 July: 
Technical Report and Information Sheet on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking-water 

Trace concentrations of pharmaceuticals reported in drinking-water have raised concerns over the potential health risks they may pose. This WHO technical report takes into consideration the available scientific knowledge and evidence that support the management of such concerns. It emphasizes the need to consider this emerging issue in the overall context of water safety management where chemical and pathogenic microbial risks are often overriding concerns. Current evidence suggests that exposure to very low levels of pharmaceuticals in drinking-water is  unlikely to result in appreciable risks to human health and corrective measures are not necessary. The information sheet summarizes the key findings, conclusions and recommendations contained in the technical report. 

Pharmaceuticals in drinking water (full report) http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/2011/pharmaceuticals/en

Pharmaceuticals in drinking water (information sheet) http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/emerging/info_sheet_pharmaceuticals/en

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