In China, formidable efforts been ongoing since 2006 to reach the milestone of 90% treatment of rural wastewater by 2040. In 2006, only 1% of rural wastewater was treated and in 2015 that number increased to 11.4%. To further improve upon those numbers, ClearPod was tested to be a valid[…]
Read More »The problem with septic systems and how to better management of decentralized wastewater infrastructure in British Columbia! Wastewater management in British Columba (BC) is challenging due to varying population densities, highly variable land elevations, predominantly wet climate, unique ecosystems, and vast biodiversity. With a total population of 4.75 million the[…]
Read More »25,000 Failing septic systems in Ontario every year – The numbers and what can be done!! Wastewater management in Ontario is challenging due to the vast land mass and varying population densities spread throughout. With a total population of 13.6 million the negative impacts of inadequate wastewater treatment or management[…]
Read More »A recent study from the Silent Spring Institute (http://www.silentspring.org/) (Newton, MA) has shed further light on the drinking water quality in Cape Cod. Approximately 40% of U.S. residents rely on groundwater as a source of drinking water. Groundwater, especially unconfined sand and gravel aquifers, is vulnerable to contamination from septic[…]
Read More »A study carried out by the Silent Spring Institute (Newton, MA) has identified substantial quantities of some Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs), including pharmaceuticals and flame retardants are released into Cape groundwater. Older and failing septic system waste water treatment is identified as the leading source of contamination. The[…]
Read More »In a recent study from Baylor University researchers demonstrated the positive impact septic system aeration has on improving system performance and reducing concentrations of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in septic system wastewater. US EPA reports that approximately 25% of North American households (an estimated 60 million people rely on[…]
Read More »A recent study carried out by Baylor University has clearly demonstrated the benefit of septic system aeration in improving system performance and removing contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) including pharmaceutical and estrogenic contaminants. These CEC contaminants have been detected in the groundwater of regions that rely heavily on septic systems.[…]
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