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Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 29, 2022
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Illinois American Water is urging participation in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Customers can drop off unwanted medications at approved sites for safe incineration, discouraging harmful disposal methods like flushing. In April 2022, Illinois collected over 23,000 pounds of prescription drugs. Director Rachel Bretz emphasizes the importance of safe disposal to protect water sources. Permanent disposal programs are available for those unable to attend. For more information, visit the DEA's official site.
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BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Illinois American Water is encouraging customers to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this coming Saturday, Oct.29, 2022. Customers are encouraged to drop off unwanted medications at approved collection sites so they can be incinerated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends having unwanted medications incinerated. Flushing medications down the toilet and throwing them in the trash are discouraged.
The event is Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating Illinois Take Back Day collection sites can be located here. Take Back Day events help keep medications from getting into the wrong hands and provide an opportunity for medication to be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way. Proper disposal also helps prevent medications from being flushed down the toilet or poured down a drain.The DEA offers National Take Back Day twice a year in April and October. In April 2022, over 23,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in Illinois from 158 collection sites across the state.
Rachel Bretz, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Illinois American Water, explains, “Everyone can make a difference and protect our water sources by simply cleaning out their medicine cabinets. We hope residents participate in Take Back Day to dispose of unwanted medications safely and help prevent medications from entering our waterways. Participation also helps to prevent unwanted medications from misuse and is a much safer alternative than flushing or throwing them away.”
Illinois residents who are unable to participate Saturday are encouraged to use local, permanent community pharmaceutical disposal programs. Through partnership and collaboration with local pharmacies, environmental stewards, police departments and government officials, Illinois American Water has helped implement permanent pharmaceutical disposal programs across the state. These programs and others can be found on Illinois EPA’s Beyond the Bin map here. The map is searchable by location.
The pharmaceutical disposal programs were created through a model developed by Pontiac Township High School students and their teacher Paul Ritter. The program, P2D2, has been recognized as a model for all pharmaceutical disposal programs. Through P2D2’s efforts, millions of pounds of unwanted medications have been collected and disposed of properly.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
ILLINOISAMERICAN WATER WAS RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
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What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2022 for Illinois American Water (AWK)?
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., promoting safe disposal of unwanted medications.
How much medication was collected during the April 2022 Take Back Day in Illinois?
In April 2022, over 23,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected at 158 sites across Illinois.
Where can I find collection sites for the Drug Take Back Day in Illinois?
Collection sites for Illinois' Drug Take Back Day can be found on the DEA's official website.
What are the dangers of improperly disposing of medications according to Illinois American Water (AWK)?
Improper disposal methods, like flushing medications or throwing them in the trash, can harm the environment and compromise water quality.
What is Illinois American Water's role in the Drug Take Back initiative?
Illinois American Water supports the Drug Take Back initiative by encouraging residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications and has helped implement permanent disposal programs.
