Right around the time I started reading about frogs being born missing limbs, I started wondering about the chemical stew we wash down the drain everyday -- ammonia, laundry detergent, Downy, dish detergent, Ajax, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and more. Can the municipal water treatment plants really render all of this stuff harmless?
The question always comes to the fore when one of our sinks gets clogged up. What is the environmental cost of dumping Drano down the pipes? This article from "Earth Talk," a Web site published by E/The Environmental Magazine implies it's not as bad as you'd think. Still, a metal snake is now my go-to option.
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