WASTEWATER PLANNING

   Why is wastewater such a BIG topic?

• 85% of Cape Cod uses on site septic systems to dispose of wastewater
• Nitrogen is released from even the newest Title 5 system
• Nitrogen causes deterioration of groundwater, lakes, ponds, bays and coastal water quality
• Lack of wastewater infrastructure places restraints on growth

Regional wastewater planning on Cape Cod involves numerous agencies, including the Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment, Barnstable County Commissionser, the Assembly of Delegates, the Cape Cod Commission, the Water Protection Collaborative.

Learn more about the recently held Massachusetts Estuaries Project Workshop- 3/18/08 DEVELOPING SCENARIO RUNS TO MEET TMDLS including full video and supporting documents

Click on the links below for more information about these regional wastewater efforts.

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	Cape Cod Groundwater Guardian Team P.O. Box 226 Barnstable, MA 02630 508-362-3828 www.capecodgroundwater.org Email: water@capecodcommission.org