March 23, 2017
NPC INSTRUCTOR SPEAKS AT STATE GEOLOGIST MEETING
Hot Springs, Arkansas – Dr. George F. Maxey, an Environmental Geologist and adjunct
professor at National Park College, spoke at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) during the State Geologist Meeting. The open event was to discuss his speech,
Pharmaceuticals in our Drinking Water – What, If, But.
The talk was a brief review of four aspects of pharmaceuticals their consumption and
disposal. First, was a brief look at possible pathways for pharmaceuticals to migrate
into our drinking water. Second, was the history of unused pharmaceuticals and why
proper disposal and monitoring is important. Third, was a review of the first legal
drug take back program in the United States in 2008. Fourth, explained a cursory look
at the current pharmaceutical take back program in Arkansas. Finally, after the talk
there was a short question and answer period and some speculation on what the future
holds for pharmaceutical and our drinking water.