Hospitals Agree to Keep Pharmaceutical Waste Out of Water Supply

Aspiring governor and known superhero Andrew Cuomo shows he’s no one-trick pony, taking a break from his Bonus Busting to smack down five area hospitals that have been flushing leftover antibiotics down the toilet. “The nine million people who get their water from the New York City watershed enjoy some of the cleanest, safest and best water in the world,” Mr. Cuomo said in a statement. “We need to make sure it stays that way.” WAIT: We drink water from the toilet? [City Room/NYT]

Hospitals Agree to Keep Pharmaceutical Waste Out of Water Supply