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March 11, 2008--Bottled water faces same standards at tap - none (Denver Post)

The federal standards for acceptable levels of pharmaceutical residue in bottled water are the same as those for tap water — there aren't any. The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates the $12...

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March 18, 2008--Crush, don't flush campaign launched (Environmental News...

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Monday signed a formal agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the American Pharmacists Association, APhA, to help protect fish...

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May 6, 2008--EPA might not act to limit rocket fuel in drinking water (Denver...

An EPA official said Tuesday there's a "distinct possibility" the agency won't take action to rid drinking water of a toxic rocket fuel ingredient that has contaminated public water supplies around the...

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September 26, 2008--Drinking Water Foundation Chairman calls Environmental...

The Chairman of the Drinking Water Research Foundation criticized the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement stating that it will not issue a health regulation for perchlorate for...

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October 6, 2008--EPA won't regulate rocket fuel toxic in drinking water...

Perchlorate, a toxic component of rocket fuel that contaminates drinking water at sites in at least 35 states, will not be regulated at the national level the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has...

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December 16, 2008--New report shows need for strong FDA advice about mercury...

Real people have been sickened by mercury in fish accread more

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May 3, 2009--Tons of drugs found in water (Durango Herald)

U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals into waterways that often provide drinking water - contamination the federal...

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May 3, 2009--Tons of drugs found in water (Durango Herald)

U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals into waterways that often provide drinking water - contamination the federal...

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September 13, 2010--Bottled water expert calls on feds to change labeling...

“The only thing that has matched the explosion of bottled water consumption is the backlash against it,” says Noah Hall. Hall teaches law at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He...

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