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Pharmaceuticals like Ibuprofen, Caffeine, and Monocin are present in our drinking water, along with many others. A study by the Associated Press found drugs in the water of 24 major cities, affecting around 41 million Americans. The range of pharmaceuticals is vast, including epilepsy medication, mental health medicines, mood stabilizers, antibiotics, angina and heart drugs, cholesterol drugs, and even sex hormones. The issue lies in the fact that the federal government doesn't specifically test for pharmaceuticals in the water, and there is currently no method to remove them from treatment plants.