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<P><FONT size=2>I have to agree with Tom here.<BR><BR>Even if you successfully
collect it, there's no meaningful way to treat it. <BR>In the grand scheme
of pollutants, I think medicated dog park urine is probably the literal drop in
the bucket. <BR>When you consider the research, development and
implementation (if it ever makes it that far) the money could be more wisely
spent on<BR>stormwater runoff that rinses the streets into the same streams and
rivers victimized by dog Prozac.<BR><BR>An alternative would be to make all dog
parks available only to drug free canines.<BR><BR>Our Maltese has me considering
medication... for myself.<BR><BR>Best Regards,<BR>Barry<BR><BR>Clean Fuels of
Florida, Inc.<BR>D. Barry Fernandez, President<BR>2635 NE 4th Avenue<BR>Pompano
Beach, FL 33064<BR>Tel: 954-791-9588<BR>Fax: 954-791-9366<BR>Toll Free:
800-725-8711<BR>barry@clean-fuels.net<BR>www.clean-fuels.net<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>________________________________<BR><BR>From:
Waters, Tom [<A
href="mailto:twaters@seminolecountyfl.gov">mailto:twaters@seminolecountyfl.gov</A>]<BR>Sent:
Friday, October 26, 2007 5:02 PM<BR>To: Eddie Becker;
Pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR>Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from
Dog Parks?<BR><BR><BR>Well, this isn't going to be a real popular
response. However, I personally feel that runoff from dog parks is a real
stretch. My points of concern
include:<BR><BR>* How would you propose
collecting urine in a "park?" Are you going to pave it with everything
sloped to drains? So much for green
space. <BR>* Then you're going to have
to cover it to keep the rainwater from discharging to the sanitary sewer.
Now we have a dog pole barn - not a
park. <BR>* From everything I have seen
there is not a treatment system that will remove medications in wastewater
treatment plants; at least a a reasonable cost. If such systems were
availalbe we wouldn't be preaching not to flush unwanted
medications. <BR>*
For what it's worth, I don't think there is a real comparison between dog parks
and feed lots. There’s not much room on a feed lot for the cattle to
run. <BR>* What about the
cost? It is tough enough to get land for a dog park. <BR><BR>The town
I live in (not work in) has a temporary dog park with a big push toward building
a permanent one. There is no doubt in my mind that if a system to collect
and treat urine was required it would be dropped like smelly dog
pooh. <BR><BR><BR><BR>I know I am way off base with many of you, but I
think there is a lot more to be done, before we worry about dog
parks. <BR><BR><BR><BR>Tom Waters<BR><BR><BR><BR>PS - Now I’m feeling bad
because my rescued lab has to get cortisone shots for allergies and the shots
make him drink more water and the water makes him urinate more. (Please do
not send me your alternative solutions to the cortisone shots – I have enough
already.) <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>________________________________<BR><BR>From:
pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us [<A
href="mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us">mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us</A>]
On Behalf Of Eddie Becker<BR>Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:18 PM<BR>To:
Pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR>Subject: [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog
Parks?<BR><BR><BR>Does anyone know of any environmental or pharmaceutical
testing at dog parks or dog runs. I am working on dog park regulations and
since dogs are probably the second most medicated species (everything from
antibiotics to Prozac) - it seems prudent to recommend the appropriate disposal
of urine in dog parks, rather then letting it flow untreated into steams and
rivers. Any pointers would be much appreciated. <BR>Eddie
Becker<BR>Washington, DC<BR><BR><BR>-****Florida has a very broad Public Records
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and employees are public records available to the public and media upon request.
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be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State
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all written communications to or from State and Local Officials and employees
are public records available to the public and media upon request. Seminole
County policy does not differentiate between personal and business emails.
E-mail sent on the County system will be considered public and will only be
withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State
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