District Once Again Offers the Community a Convenient Drive-Thru Option for the Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications.
The Plainview Water District (PWD) is hosting its seventh annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, November 2nd between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at 10 Manetto Hill Road. Residents are encouraged to stop by the District Headquarters to safely and properly dispose of any unwanted or expired medications. As a part of the PWD’s Preserve Plainview initiative, this annual drive-thru event ensures the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals and prevents them from making their way into the aquifer which is our community’s sole-source of drinking water.
“The Plainview Water District invites members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage community to come together once again for this year’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “Safely disposing of unused or expired medications is not only convenient, but it also plays a crucial role in protecting our environment and drinking water. This event is a simple step that can have a long-term positive impact, and each year we are inspired by the community’s commitment. Let’s make this year’s participation even stronger than ever before.”
Typically, when medications are flushed down the toilet or discarded in the trash, there is a risk that their ingredients will eventually end up in community waterways and the water supply. If pharmaceutical toxins accumulate in the groundwater, the District will be forced to invest in costly treatment systems to eliminate any contaminants before they reach customers’ homes.
“Over the past six years, the overwhelming support from the Plainview-Old Bethpage community has made this event a success,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “We are thrilled to witness the continued dedication firsthand as we work together to Preserve Plainview and shield the environment. By participating in Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, residents are making a direct contribution to the protection of our water and the health of our community.”
This year, Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, which is held in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department, will take place on November 2nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. All residents with unused or expired medications are encouraged to drop them off at the District’s headquarters—10 Manetto Hill Road—and may do so anonymously without having to leave their vehicles.
“Pharmaceutical Take Back Day is a chance for each of us to actively contribute to the strength of our environment and the well-being of our community,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “Properly disposing of unused medications is a small action with a big impact, and it’s something we can all do to help reduce harmful substances in our water and environment. We’re hoping for another great turnout of residents who share the goal of protecting both our current and future generations.”
For additional information about the Plainview Water District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day or other District initiatives, please call (516) 931-6469 or visit the Plainview Water District website at www.plainviewwater.org. Residents can also sign up to receive information by submitting their email address through the District’s homepage or following them on Facebook in order to stay up-to-date with District activities and initiatives.
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