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February 15, 2010--Unused medications in Colorado could get second life (Denver Post)
Too many doses of medications are being dumped into Colorado's water supply when they could be used to help needy patients in this state and beyond, two lawmakers and a nursing home administrator said Sunday morning on the west steps of the state Capitol.
February 8, 2010--Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water (Denver Post)
December 30, 2009--Scientists begin testing mussels for pollutants (Denver Post)
Regulators are concerned about an array of chemicals and pharmaceuticals—synthetic estrogen used in birth control pills, anti-bacterial agents in hand sanitizers and a flame retardant used on computers, furniture and cars—that can accumulate in the tissue of animals and people.
December 10, 2009--State health officials to unveil prescription-drug disposal program (Denver Post)
Colorado health officials have launched a drug take-back program designed to reduce the amount of flushed household medications that end up contaminating water. They have set out secure containers in King Soopers and City Market stores and a clinic in the Denver area and in Summit County.
November 30, 2009--Summit County ‘take-back' program aims to rid local waters of pollutants (Post Independent)
Over the next few weeks, local residents and visitors will have the chance to help Summit County take the lead in protecting local streams and reservoirs from especially pesky pollutants that aren't easily cleaned by existing water treatment plants.
September 23, 2009--Regulations might be needed for 104 chemicals found in tap water, EPA says (New York Times)
August 6, 2009--Expert: Plants can absorb chemicals from treated wastewater (Fort Collins Coloradoan)
July 13, 2009--Wastewater treatment site getting makeover in Fort Collins (Fort Collins Coloradoan)
June 10, 2009--Pollution experts ask House panel to protect fish, humans from drugs in water (L.A. Times)
June 3, 2009--Degraded lower Colorado River needs federal help to recover (Environmental News Service)
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