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Mass Test Center gets Gates grant to build capacity for non‑sewered sanitation testing; pilot urine‑diversion projects discussed
Summary
Brian Baumgartel told the committee the Mass Test Center received about $2.8 million from the Gates Foundation to build capacity to test non‑sewered sanitation (ISO) systems; members also discussed a Falmouth pilot exploring urine‑diversion and composting toilets and market prospects for urine‑derived fertilizer products.
The Mass Test Center (MassTC) reported grant and revenue activity to the standing committee on March 23 that could expand testing services and bring new certification work to Barnstable County.
Director Brian Baumgartel said the center is at about 75% of its year-to-date revenue projection ($533,000 of a $709,000 target) with additional billing pending. He said…
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