Britain's Environment Agency has revealed that Prozac is building up both in river systems and groundwater used for drinking supplies, according to a report in The Observer. Exactly how much there is, is unknown. The government said that the amounts were "watered down," and weren't likely to pose any risk to public health, but said that it was a "potential concern".

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Environmentalists concerned
The discovery has nonetheless left environmentalists concerned. The use of Prozac in the country has shot up dramatically, rising from nine million prescriptions per year to 24 million in the decade ending in 2001, according to The Observer.

Activists are seeking an urgent investigation into the revelations, saying that the buildup of the antidepressant is tantamount to a "hidden mass medication," the paper said.

According to experts, Prozac seeps into rivers and water systems from treated sewage water. – (HealthDayNews)

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