the sf puc is very concerned about pharmaceuticals and our waste water. we support the concepts of cradle to grave product stewardship and also producer of responsibility. we also acknowledge the miracle of modern medicine. however, there is mounting evidence that these miracle medicines are having an impact on our environment. that is why, for many years, the sfpuc has worked through our water prevention program to discourage the flushing of and used medications. we look forward to working with the board of supervisors, environmental advocates, of course, the pharmaceutical industry, to find a solution to this. at this point, i would like to call up caring hurst who will talk about our various water prevention efforts. >> good morning. i am the water pollution prevention manager. a lot of what i was going to say, both the supervisor and others have said. in terms of the efforts that the puc has done. our main responsibility is to keep pollutants out of the water system. once they reach a treatment plant, whether it is a drug, greece, mercury, -- and the