Portland River Festival
Endocrine Disruption Compounds in Water
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Many of you
are aware of recent news coverage about the presence of trace amounts of
pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in water. As a result
of this coverage, the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation Safety,
Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality held a hearing entitled,
"Pharmaceuticals in the Nation's Water: Assessing Potential Risks and Actions to
Address the Issue," on Tuesday, April 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
To help
equip you to respond at the local level should you deem it necessary, the National Ground Water Association (www.ngwa.org) has prepared some materials on
pharmaceuticals in ground water.
Talking Points-This provides some key
points about what is known about the subject of pharmaceutical compounds and
EDCs in water. You may find it useful in responding to inquiries.
http://www.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NGWA/attach/Talking_pts.doc
Clip &
Copy-This is a two-page backgrounder on the issue that can be
used to answer frequently asked questions by the public.
http://www.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NGWA/attach/Clip_Copy.doc
Template News
Release-This news release provides some basic, practical
information that may be helpful to private well owners if this issue is of
concern locally. It focuses on general well construction, maintenance, and water
testing practices, and also provides some specific information on proper
disposal of unused drugs and EDCs.
http://www.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NGWA/attach/news_release_template.doc
