Sep 11, 2025 | Community, Contamination
The Michael Leonardi Foundation and Napa County Health and Human Services Agency want everyone to know the signs of an opioid poisoning or overdose. Opioids include fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioids like oxycodone or hydrocodone. Cannot be woken up or not...
Sep 11, 2025 | Contamination
Keeping your pets healthy and your home safe doesn’t have to come at the cost of water quality. Did you know that some common flea and tick treatments—like spot-on medications, collars, sprays, and foggers—can transfer harmful pesticides from your pet to you,...
Mar 11, 2025 | Contamination, Landfill
Did you know that pet waste is the #1 form of bacterial pollution found in the Napa River? Unlike waste from wild animals, dog and cat feces can contain harmful bacteria and parasites, posing serious health risks. ⚠️ Health Risks of Pet Waste Prolonged exposure to dog...
Sep 28, 2024 | Community, Contamination
Curious about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and fake prescription pills? Fake prescription pills are flooding the illicit drug market, posing serious health risks. Many of these pills contain deadly illicit fentanyl and are being obtained through social media and...
Mar 28, 2020 | Contamination, Landfill, Recycle, Tips
Here’s what you need to know about disposing of waste from household and workplace cleaning as we all deal with the COVID-19 emergency… What should we do with cleaning wipes? Single-use/anti-bacterial wipes should be disposed of in the landfill cart. This includes...
