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Medication Disposal and Water Quality

  • Groundwater Quality

The Calumet County Community Development Educator works in partnership with the county Land and Water Conservation Department to provide educational programs and assistance on groundwater resources.  Results of ongoing groundwater testing programs conducted since 2002 in Calumet County indicate many wells in the county have high nitrate and/or bacteria levels.  For specific testing information, residents should visit the County Land and Water Conservation Department website or call them at 920-849-1444.

UW-Extension has developed a vast array of water resources and programs. They can be found at the UWEX Water Resources Website

Protect Your Drinking Water Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Department publication

  • Safe Medication Disposal

Pharmaceuticals and related compounds have been widely found in wastewater effluent and in surface waters and, in limited cases, groundwater. Researchers are now investigating how some pharmaceuticals and personal care products may harm aquatic life. The environmental impacts are as varied as the products involved.  In addition to the environmental impacts, excess pharmaceuticals directly affect the health and safety of our families and communities. Pharmaceuticals are involved in accidental poisonings, medication errors, drug abuse and drug abuse-related crime.

The Department of Natural Resources maintains a website that provides additional information and resources on safe medication disposal.    http://dnr.wi.gov/org/aw/wm/pharm/pharm.htm

  • Where to bring leftover medications

Calumet County residents can safely dispose of leftover medications at the following calumet county safe drug drop locations:

Calumet County Sheriff’s Department Drop Box
Appleton Police Department Drop Box
Brillion Police Department Drop Box   
New Holstein Police Department has a Drug Drop Box available during normal business hours; Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-4:30p.m.

In addition to the permanent drop off sites, periodic one-day collections are held when funding is available.  Check back to this site to see when there are upcoming collection events.