No, your drinking water isn’t contaminated by abortion pills

By: Jenae Barnes, The 19th

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 2,131

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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This story was originally reported by Jenae Barnes, Climate Reporter of The 19th. Meet Jenae and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant. Scientists say there’s no evidence it harms the environment or people.

While there is no scientific evidence that abortion medication is contaminating Americans’ water supply, it …

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