Question

A review of the occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in indian water bodies

Answer 1

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Higher levels of pharmaceuticals in Indian WTPs reported than from developed countries.

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Higher levels of pharmaceuticals in Indian hospital effluents compared to domestic effluents.

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Rivers in India (Yamuna, Kaveri, and small rivers) contain trace levels of pharmaceuticals.

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Only one report of pharmaceutical residues in groundwater in India is available.

Answer 2

higher levels are reported from developed country

affect environment

decrease quality of water which leads to water scarcity