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Metropolitan CouncilEnvironmental Services
A Clean Water Agency
MCES Response to Pharmaceutical Waste Issues and Other Emerging Pollutants of
Concern in Wastewater
Environment CommitteeOctober 14, 2008
Keith Buttleman – Asst. General ManagerLeo Hermes – Industrial Waste Manager
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Emerging Pollutants of Concern
Endocrine Disruptors
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Pharmaceuticals
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Personal Care Products
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PFCs (Perfluorochemicals)
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MCES Involvement
Healthcare Hazardous Waste Committee
Main Focus:
• Meeting Regulations• Developing Documents• Providing Training
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Metro Area Hospitals
21 hospitals currently have Industrial Discharge Permits
Compliance
Survey of waste management practices
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Problem
Majority of pharmaceuticals present in wastewater is from human excretion
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Additional MCES Involvement
MN Pretreatment Coordination
Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB)
Healthcare Environment Awareness and Resource Recovery Team (HEARRT)
National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
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MCES Involvement
Providing written comments to EPA and NACWA
Assisting University of Minnesota Research Projects
Keeping track of these issues via:• Various national organizations• Publications and web sites• Other POTWs and NACWA• Conferences and Webinars
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Ongoing Efforts
Gather and evaluate information
Develop partnerships
Source investigations
2009 Budget monies
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Future Efforts
Potential “Take Back” event
Revisions (proposed) to MCES Waste Discharge Rules
Continued involvement