10 Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

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The Dangers of Disposing of Medication in Drains

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

Flushed medications may remain intact or only partially dissolve, contaminating water sources. Water filtration systems are not designed to remove pharmaceuticals, allowing traces of drugs to persist in drinking water and the environment.

These contaminants can harm aquatic life by disrupting hormones and reducing populations. Additionally, leftover antibiotics in water contribute to antibiotic resistance, posing a global health challenge.