Assistant wastewater superintendent stresses environmental case for Cape Cod sewer program
Ryan Chase told the Your Yarmouth podcast that nutrient runoff from septic systems is harming local waterways and beaches, and that comprehensive wastewater systems across Cape Cod will be cheaper and easier to manage for residents over time.
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Ryan Chase, assistant wastewater superintendent and ombudsman for the wastewater construction project, told the Your Yarmouth podcast that the effort is driven primarily by environmental concerns. “The nutrient loading that come from septic systems has a a really devastating impact on the ecosystem, that supports most of our tourism down here,” he said, describing harm to lakes, rivers and beaches.
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