H.R. 6820 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study of the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in drinking water supplies in the United States.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editWater Assessment and Treatment Evaluation Research Study Act of 2008 or the wikiWATER Study Act of 2008 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study and bereport to Congress on the firstpresence, sources, and effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in U.S. drinking water supplies and on ways to provide a detailed summaryproperly dispose of such products and improve water treatment. Directs the bill!)Administrator to examine wastewater effluent and run-off from agricultural operations in identifying such sources.


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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 8/1/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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