the staff of the Ridgewood Blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water asks you to please don’t flush your unused meds. New state law will require health care professionals to inform patients of the proper disposal of unused drugs.
Also, by not flushing medication, you are helping to protect our Groundwater, Ridgewood Water’s drinking water supply. Scientists have expressed concerns about the effects of medications being released into the water supplies after having been flushed down the toilet or poured down the sink, and the U.S. Geological Survey has found traces of pharmaceuticals in streams in 30 states.
The following link provides information on where to find medication drop-off sites in your area: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/Pages/FAQ.aspx