Jeff Fromm will speak first and overview the broader issue. His presentation title is “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment.” His talk will provide an overview on pharmaceuticals in wastewater, with respect to sources, occurrence in water bodies, observed and potential ecological and human health effects, treatment, and prevention.

Tressa Nicholas will present on her Thesis project:
“Monitoring Groundwater for Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) from a Municipal Lagoon Treatment and Land Application site.” The talk will provide information and results from this Idaho study site.

Robin Finch will present on:
“Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCP) in the Environment and Lower Boise River” This talk will review point and non point source contribution with emphasis on the Lower Boise River studies.