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Pharmaceuticals In Water

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PHARMACEUTICALS

IS IT IN YOUR WATER?
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OBJECTIVES

  • What's being found in the water?
  • What are the effects on humans and wildlife?
  • How are pharmaceuticals being disposed of?
  • What is being done about it?
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WHAT IS BEING FOUND

  • Sex hormones
  • Pain killers
  • Antibiotics
  • Stimulants
  • Steroids

WHAT IS BEING FOUND

  • Anti-Depressants
  • Anti-Convulsants/Epileptics
  • Anti-Diabetics

EFFECTS

  • Plants
  • Fish
  • Various wildlife
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Humans
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DISPOSAL

  • Incineration
  • Household trash
  • Flushing medications
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WHAT IS BEING DONE

  • Regulations
  • Waste treatment facilities
  • Testing for pharmaceuticals

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WHAT IS BEING DONE

  • Regulations
  • Waste treatment facilities
  • Testing for pharmaceuticals

QUESTIONS?

Photo by kevin dooley