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Studies have already shown that some pharmaceuticals present in bio-solids can accumulate in plants. A new study shows that the two active pharmaceutical ingredients studied can have significant detrimental effects on plant development.<br>
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News story, "Are Your Vegetables on Drugs?"<br>
http://civileats.com/2015/10/22/are-your-vegetables-on-drugs/<br>
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Abstract, "Uptake of Pharmaceuticals Influences Plant Development and Affects Nutrient and Hormone Homeostases"<br>
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.5b03468<br>
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<div>Ed Gottlieb<br>
Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal<br>
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<div>Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator</div>
<div>Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility<br>
525 3<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><sup>rd</sup></font> Street</div>
<div>Ithaca, NY 14850</div>
<div>(607) 273-8381</div>
<div>fax: (607) 273-8433</div>
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