TheJoint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committeeheld an Environmental Issues Forum this week featuring a presentation on emerging water pollutants like pharmaceuticals.

The first speaker was Dr. J. Kent Crawford, Water Quality Specialist for the Pennsylvania Science Center with the U.S. Geologic Survey. He updated the Committee on research and sampling programs undertaken by U.S.G.S. to identify emerging water pollutants.

Arianna Proctor, from the Department of Environmental Protection, gave an overview of her agency's efforts to prevent pharmaceuticals and other substances from getting in wastewater and waste streams.

Video Blog:Presentation By Dr. J. Kent Crawford, U.S.G.S.

Video Blog:Presentation By Arianna Proctor, DEP

The chair of the Joint Committee is Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) and the vice-chair is Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne).

Video Blog:Dr. Crawford’s Emerging Water Pollutant Discussion - 2006

9/26/2008