A five-year study by Monash University and the University of Tuscia has discovered fluoxetine in freshwater fish, indicating the widespread environmental impact of pharmaceuticals.
The research reveals that up to 72% of fluoxetine stays bioavailable in fish after passing through human bodies and wastewater treatment, showcasing the urgency of improving filtration processes.
Many wastewater treatment plants are not equipped to remove pharmaceutical residues, allowing fluoxetine-tainted water to return to natural environments, affecting aquatic life.
Improper disposal of medications further contributes to contamination of waterways, reinforcing the necessity for stricter disposal guidelines and improved treatment technologies.
#fluoxetine #environmental-impact #freshwater-ecosystems #pharmaceutical-pollution #wastewater-treatment
Collection
[
|
...
]