10 Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

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The Dangers of Disposing of Medication in Drains

Flushing medication is a common mistake. Many believe pills dissolve completely, but this is not true. Medications can contaminate water supplies, posing environmental and health risks.

Flushed medications may remain intact or partially dissolve, polluting water sources. Standard filtration systems cannot remove pharmaceuticals, leaving traces in drinking water and the environment. This harms aquatic life and potentially impacts humans.

Medication in water can disrupt animal hormones, causing reproductive issues and population declines. Antibiotics in water also contribute to antibiotic resistance, a growing global concern.