Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways?
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Pharmaceutical Pollution in UK National Parks
This chapter uncovers the alarming presence of pharmaceuticals in the UK's national parks, revealing that a majority of surveyed sites are contaminated with various medications. It discusses the factors contributing to this pollution, including ineffective sewage treatment and demographic influences, while highlighting the urgent need for better testing and management of water quality in these protected areas.
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