A Workshop for Curious Community Members
May 30, 2024
Nitrogen entering our coastal and fresh waters is the main reason the water quality of the coastal water bodies on the Cape is degrading. Most of the nitrogen in our waste is found in the urine. To what extent can we reduce the main source of nitrogen to our bays, ponds, and groundwater by simply diverting the urine at the source?
This workshop provided information about prospects for urine diversion in our area. Earle Barnhart and Hilda Maingay of the Green Center in East Falmouth have been researching and using waterless composting eco-toilets for 25 years. Bryan Horsley, MASSTC Environmental Project Assistant will cover the results of the recent urine diversion study done by the Green Center in cooperation with MASSTC. He will also review the previous 2012-14 Falmouth eco-toilet project and explain a proposed future Falmouth urine diversion pilot project.
Urine Diversion Presentation, Earle Barnhart and Hilda Maingay , Green Center
Recent Projects Assessing Urine Diversion for Nutrient Management on Cape Cod, Brian Horsley MASSTC
