Environmental and Occupational Health – 鶹Ƶ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-favicon_logo-32x32.jpg Environmental and Occupational Health – 鶹Ƶ 32 32 Sewer Utility Wastewater Discharge Behaviors /projects/sewer-utility-wastewater-discharge-behaviors-2/ /projects/sewer-utility-wastewater-discharge-behaviors-2/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:04 +0000 https://portal.epicn.org/case-stories/sewer-utility-wastewater-discharge-behaviors/ Read More... from Sewer Utility Wastewater Discharge Behaviors

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Improper disposable of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and “flushable” cleaning wipes can cause clogging issues, and improper disposable of pharmaceuticals can cause downstream environmental issues. Greater amounts of FOG and rags have been identified downstream of large areas of rental housing than of single family residences. The aim of this project will be to determine possible strategies to educate these residents about the issues associated with improper disposal of FOG, “flushable” wipes, and pharmaceuticals.

Livable City Year Contact Info
Teri Thomson Randall
Program Manager
terir@uw.edu
206.221.9240

University Faculty Contact
Scott Meschke
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Professor
jmeschke@u.washington.edu
206-221-5470

Local Government / Community Contact
R. Elwell

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Storm Utility T Basin – Pet waste /projects/storm-utility-t-basin-pet-waste/ /projects/storm-utility-t-basin-pet-waste/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:26:05 +0000 https://portal.epicn.org/case-stories/storm-utility-t-basin-pet-waste/ Read More... from Storm Utility T Basin – Pet waste

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Pet waste has been identified as a likely source of high levels of fecal coliforms in a tributary to the White River. This tributary is downhill from a large residential area. The aim of this project will be to educate these residents about the issues associated with improper disposal of pet waste.

Livable City Year Contact Info
Teri Thomson Randall
Program Manager
terir@uw.edu
206.221.9240

University Faculty Contact
Scott Meschke
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Professor
jmeschke@u.washington.edu
206-221-5471

Local Government / Community Contact
Tim Carlaw

Neighborhood Programs Coordinator

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