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Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Pharmaceuticals From Water?

Does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water?  Why would anyone ask that?  News reporters learned recently that there are pharmaceuticals in water supply reservoirs and kitchen taps around the country.

How did they get there?  Well, it was not an act of terrorism or anything like that.  It’s really quite simple and not surprising, when you think about it.

When a medication is ingested, not all of it is absorbed by the body. The remainder is flushed from the body and excreted in urine. The waste is treated and recycles and eventually makes it way back into your home.

Since Americans are a well medicated bunch, much of the waste does carry unused prescription and non-prescription drugs.  Testing has shown pharmaceuticals in water supply tanks that were considered ready for human consumption.

Of course, the waste was treated before actually being considered for use, but while the widely accepted treatment practices do well against biological waste, they are incapable of breaking down medications and other chemical compounds.  There’s your answer to does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water, because nearly every facility in the country includes and RO step in their complete process.

Logically, since we have pharmaceuticals in water supply approved for use by humans and it has already gone through RO, then RO does not remove them.  The EPA has known for many years that chemicals, mostly resulting from pollution, were in the drinking water.  It was only a matter of time until they found pharmaceuticals in water supply tanks, too.

Before getting overly alarmed, the actual amount of pharmaceuticals in water supply taps is pretty small. The actual dose of medication is barely perceptible. Getting up right now and grabbing a glass straight form the tap will not subject you to a mega-dose of medication. The human body is actually better equipped to handle a one-time large dose then a smaller amount over time, and that’s the problem.

Yes, the amount of pharmaceuticals in water supply containers is small and per glass, barely measurable, but it is impossible to determine what, over the course of, say, several years, the ramifications will be. What makes matters worse is the wide variety of medications that have been found. Antibiotics, anti-seizure medication, antidepressants, angina medication, pain killers and sex hormones, to name a few, have been found in different studies.

I’m sure the reason that people ask does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water is because they have read the reports and seen RO home units hardily advertised on the internet.  We’ve already answered the question, but here’s why it doesn’t work. 

RO units can only remove contaminants that are heavier than or larger than a molecule of water.  Since the drugs are dissolved in the water, they are not larger or heavier than it.
Other filtration units, such as activated carbon and multi media blocks can remove
chemicals and drugs, just not RO.  So, you don’t have to worry about pharmaceuticals in water supply taps at your house, as long as you have the right unit.  But, if anyone asks you does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water, tell them, “NO”. For more information see my website. – Larry L. Taylor

 

About the Author

Larry L. Taylor is a dedicated advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and diligent researcher of water purification systems. Visit his site at: http://www.CleanWaterPure.com to discover which water filtration systems Larry recommends after extensive comparisons. This article may be reprinted on a blog or website if this resource box is included.

I want advice only from those who used Lasix long-term or use it now.?

Let me explain. I am mid-age guy with severe edema in my lower body. this is only 2 months old. I have no diabetes, normal blood chemistries,
Last year a car ran me over badly. Upon admission, I had heavy blood loss from internal bleeding & had a MASSIVE heart attack, from the NEUROGENIC & cardiac SHOCK to my nervous system

Prior, I lived with some blocked arteries. But cardiologists said I had very good COLLATERALS ARTERIES formed within me & they compensated a lot. I had no ankle edema, no angina, no chest pain, no blatant heart discomfort. I walked quite freely, carried things, managed well.
but since the Massive MI – I now have severe left ventricular dysfunction & also in right.side. I gasp & strain with every breath & effort. Cardiologists said they cannot remedy the dead heart muscle. I have no arrythmias. When you take lasix, how bad are toxic effects? I am scared of Lasix. It may not take the edema out after all. So tell me exactly what it did for you ??

I’ve never used the drug, but I thought I would share my knowledge anyway. The use of Lasix after an MI is almost always recommended. Your doctor is trying to help your breathing by using the drug along with help getting rid of the excess edema. While the toxicity of Lasix is rare it can happen and that is why your Doctor preforms regular blood drawls. Most people who take lasix have the common side-effects. With the concerns that your having I would suggest you talk with your specialist he/she maybe able to help relieve your fears some. I hope this helps.

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