Pharmaceutical Residues Detected in Icelandic Surface Waters

Substances commonly found in medicines have been identified in Icelandic surface waters, according to recent monitoring by the Environment and Energy Agency. As reported by RÚV, samples taken in November at several sites, including Reykjavíkurtjörn, Kópavogurslækur, Varmá and Ölfusá, revealed traces of a range of pharmaceutical compounds. What’s the Story? Pharmaceutical residues detected in surface… The post Pharmaceutical Residues Detected in Icelandic Surface Waters appeared first on Icela...

By Michael Chapman