At the moment, there is a need to be concerned regarding the emerging contaminants of the water that we drink. The reason is that they have an impact on the endocrine as well as the overall body system. Even if the levels of risk are not yet known, they are referred to as the endocrine disruptors. The list includes elements such as pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals. Elements such as the chemicals in the pharmaceuticals are known to get into the water system mostly by the means of being flushed down in the toilets as well as the sink systems. Finally, they get into the water systems of people. Further, the elements such as herbicides as well as pesticides get into the water through the agricultural runoff.
At the moment, there are several emerging contaminants. They include fragrances, soaps and detergents, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics and lotions. For instance, when people use pesticides, the aim is normally to enhance the agricultural yield. This means that rather than the pests damaging the crop, the pests are destroyed. Nevertheless, the herbicides and pesticides have the ability to kill cells too. It is for this reason that they are a risk to the humans.
