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Antibiotics, prescription drugs, flame retardants identified in Cape Cod drinking water supplies

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[…]

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Clear Pod Inc. announced in Winter cohort for Invest Ottawa GrindSpaceXL Program

Ottawa, ON – January 14, 2014 – Eight, high-potential startups have been selected to join Invest Ottawa’s GrindSpaceXL (www.grindspacexl.com) accelerator program. The program offers early-stage ventures the opportunity to work in a group environment while meeting deliverables laid out in a personalized development plan based on a needs assessment. Content[…]

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Key Signs of a Failing Septic System?

What is a failing septic system? – How can I fix my failing septic system? US EPA reports that approximately 25% of North American households (an estimated 60 million people rely on septic systems to treat wastewater. Approximately 10% of these (~ 6 million) suffer from failure in any given year.[…]

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Cape Cod water drinking supply the most contaminated in the US – Are septic systems to blame?

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[…]

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Septic system aeration increases system performance, reduces presence of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs)

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[…]

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Septic System Aeration – increased organic removal and successful treatment of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs)

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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How do I improve my septic system performance?

A properly designed and maintained septic system will provide long-term and effective treatment of your household waste water. By not correctly maintaining the system the risk of failure dramatically increases resulting in a potential health hazard and significant cost burden for replacement. A septic system combines physical and biological treatment[…]

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