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New study reveals scale of pharmaceutical pollution across the Peak District – with Derbyshire river ranked as second worst for contamination in the UK (www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk)

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The Peak District National Park, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, is facing a hidden threat - pharmaceutical pollution.

New research from the University of York and the Rivers Trust has revealed widespread contamination of rivers in Peak District National Park, with antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory substances, lipid regulators and diabetes treatments being detected.

The study found pharmaceuticals in river water at 52 out of 54 locations monitored across all ten national parks in England. Some pharmaceuticals were found at levels of concern for the health of freshwater organisms and for humans who come into contact with the water, highlighting the need for tighter regulation and greater monitoring of some of England’s most cherished landscapes.

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