pharmaceuticals in the environment

How do Pharmaceuticals Enter the Environment?

The primary pathways for pharmaceuticals to enter the environment include wastewater treatment plants, agricultural runoff, and landfill leachate. Wastewater treatment plants are often not equipped to completely remove pharmaceutical residues, leading to their release into water bodies. Agricultural use of veterinary drugs can also contribute to environmental contamination through runoff from fields.

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