[Pharmwaste] Teasting Leachate for Pharmaceuticals

[Marta Keane]

Over the past ten years, have there been any studies of the liquid that comes out of landfills, known as leachate, to learn the amount of pharmaceuticals it contains?  Have there been any studies or further testing of the treated leachate that eventually is released into fresh water sources, such as streams and rivers?

Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist
Will County Land Use - Waste Services
58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 500
Joliet, IL  60432
815-774-4343
mkeane at willcountylanduse.com
Recycle at home and at work!