10 Common Items You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain

Medication

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The Dangers of Disposing of Medication in Drains

Flushing unused pills or liquid medicine does not make them vanish. Many active compounds pass through standard treatment systems and enter waterways.

Trace amounts can affect aquatic organisms and contribute to broader ecological concerns, including antibiotic resistance patterns. Instead, use pharmacy take back programs or follow approved disposal instructions (such as mixing with unusable material and sealing before discarding when no program exists).