Question about medication disposal...

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These Federal Guidelines for the proper disposal of prescription drugs list certain pharmaceuticals as OK to flush. However, most operators of publicly owned treatments works (POTW’s), otherwise know as sewage treatment plants, say it is NEVER OK to FLUSH ANY MEDICATIONS. And there are plenty of studies to back it up.

The problem with flushing medications is that the chemicals in these medications are being found in unusual quantities everywhere in our streams, rivers and lakes and they are causing problems. Problems that are having an effect on the creatures in our environment including possible effects on human health.

This editorial opinion piece by our own Bob Peeples has some interesting information too. Here is a basic overview by Dave Galvin with a bit more detail. You will need Microsoft Power Point to view.

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