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Falmouth board approves monitored pilot allowing composting toilet in lieu of immediate nitrogen system
Summary
The Board of Health approved a pilot permitting an on‑site composting toilet and limited conventional flush use as an alternative to installing an I/A nitrogen‑reducing septic system, conditioned on monthly nitrogen monitoring for 24 months, off‑site removal of residuals by a licensed hauler and a deed restriction.
The Town of Falmouth Board of Health voted March 16 to allow a monitored pilot that accepts a homeowner’s existing composting‑toilet system in place of immediately installing a conventional nitrogen‑reducing on‑site system when a building permit shows an increase in bedroom count.
Health agent Scott told the board the building permit would increase flow because it creates a new bedroom; under the town’s nitrogen rules an I/A (innovative/alternative) nitrogen‑reducing system is normally required when flow increases. The homeowner said composting toilets have been in use at the property since 2002 and that…
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