Note Written By: Caroline K. Mitchell

Water is a vital aspect of a person’s everyday life. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have gotten into our water and could lead to long-term effects on the environment. Even though the Environmental Protection Agency has regulations set forth, they have not established any limits for the amount of pharmaceuticals in the water. Some states have stepped in to encourage the EPA to establish limits, and it is time Kentucky does the same.

VOLUME 13 - 2020-2021 ISSUE 1

13 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Res. L. 1 (2021).

What the Brita Won’t Purify: Why Kentucky is in Need of Strict Pharmaceutical Disposal Regulations

Note Written By: Caroline K. Mitchell

Water is a vital aspect of a person’s everyday life. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have gotten into our water and could lead to long-term effects on the environment. Even though the Environmental Protection Agency has regulations set forth, they have not established any limits for the amount of pharmaceuticals in the water. Some states have stepped in to encourage the EPA to establish limits, and it is time Kentucky follows suit.

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