Employees in Suffolk County's well - drilling unit — the same unit responsible for drilling monitoring wells near the huge plume of contaminated groundwater in Calverton — have currently found themselves on the chopping block as the county wrestles with its looming deficit. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)
When mixed with warm water and prescription medication in a pill bottle, DisposeRX creates a solid that can then be thrown out safely in the trash, without the risk of contaminating groundwater, its maker says. (cnbc.com)
PETA adds that these same chemicals contaminate groundwater near fur farms if not handled responsibly. (scientificamerican.com)