Waste Water Monitoring
 Although wastewater treatment plants are typically good at treating
solid waste, there are many pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and
household products that may not be treated as effectively. The United
States Geological Survey (USGS) has done studies across the nation and has
found pharmaceuticals, for example in a very high percentage of Rivers
tested. The effects on the environment are often unknown, but it is
important to know what is in our River. In the summer of 2005 the USGS
will collect and analyze samples from sites upstream and downstream of the
Winsted Waste Water Treatment Plant which discharges to the Still River.
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