# A new study has found that nearly a third of antibiotics people take, which is about eight-thousand-500 metric tons a year, end up in rivers. This raises serious concerns about harm to aquatic life and growing antibiotic resistance. Researchers tracked 40 commonly used antibiotics and found pollution is widespread, even in places with little data. According to a journal, PNAS Nexus, amoxicillin was the most common, especially in areas with poor wastewater systems. Experts say better monitoring and improved treatment systems are needed to reduce the risks.
Study finds human antibiotic use is contaminating rivers worldwide