PDS_GC_Pharmaceutical residues

Under NSF/ANSI 401, AquaTru® has been tested for removing modern drug contaminants, as chronic exposure to pharmaceutical residues in water may disrupt endocrine function and contribute to other adverse health effects.

Example: Ibuprofen levels are reduced by 95.1%, giving you peace of mind about what’s in your water.

 

Substance	How it gets into the water	Potential health effects
Meprobamate	Released via patient excretion and disposal of surplus medication	Sedative effects and impacts on the central nervous system
Phenytoin	Discharged through patient excretion and discarded medication	May affect neurological function
Atenolol	Emitted via patient excretion and discarded tablets	Can alter blood pressure and heart rate
Carbamazepine	Released via patient excretion and resists conventional treatment	May impact neurological systems and disrupt endocrine balance
Trimethoprim	Discharged by patients through excretion and improper disposal	Can trigger allergic responses and foster antibiotic resistance
Ibuprofen	Widely used and released through excretion as well as improper disposal	May cause gastrointestinal issues and place stress on the kidneys
Naproxen	Frequently used over-the-counter and discharged via excretion and disposal	Associated with gastrointestinal irritation and cardiovascular risks
Estrone	Naturally excreted and released from hormone therapies	Can disrupt endocrine function and affect reproductive health

 

Note: Health effects can vary based on dose and duration of exposure; listed effects reflect primary concerns associated with each substance.