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Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022
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Illinois American Water is urging customers to participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Residents can drop off unused medications at approved sites for environmentally safe incineration, as recommended by the EPA. For those unable to attend, local permanent disposal programs are available. The initiative promotes safety and environmental protection by preventing medications from being improperly disposed of. The P2D2 program created by Pontiac Township High School students serves as a model for effective pharmaceutical disposal.
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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, April 30, 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, April 30, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM. 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.
Rachel Bretz, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Illinois American Water, explains, “We are encouraging residents to take advantage of the drug take back events in their area. These events are not only a safer alternative to dispose of unwanted medications, but they also help to protect our environment and waterways.”
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 (NYSE:AWK) 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 follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
What is the purpose of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022, related to AWK?
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022, encourages safe disposal of unused medications to prevent environmental contamination and accidental misuse.
What are the hours for the Drug Take Back Day event organized by Illinois American Water?
The hours for the Drug Take Back Day event are from 10 AM to 2 PM on April 30, 2022.
Where can I find approved collection sites for the Drug Take Back Day in Illinois?
Approved collection sites for the Drug Take Back Day can be found on the DEA's official website.
How does Illinois American Water support proper medication disposal?
Illinois American Water supports proper medication disposal through collaboration with local pharmacies and the implementation of permanent pharmaceutical disposal programs.
What is the P2D2 program mentioned in the Illinois American Water press release?
The P2D2 program is a model for pharmaceutical disposal programs developed by Pontiac Township High School students, aimed at collecting and disposing of unwanted medications.
