The expanded use of innovative/alternative (I/A) systems in addition to traditional sewering represents a significant advancement in our approach to wastewater management. There is no one size fits all solution to Cape Cod’s wastewater challenges; traditional sewers and I/A systems are both critical components in a broader strategy to tackle water quality issues.
Barnstable County’s Septic Utility Program (SUP) is a “Responsible Management Entity” (RME) which functions like a sewer utility, but with a focus on I/A septic systems. Its role is crucial in ensuring these systems operate efficiently, safeguarding both public health and the environment. This pioneering RME is dedicated to the stewardship of I/A systems.
Our aim is to support Cape Cod communities in achieving their water quality and public health objectives.
This award will fund the installation of 25 urine diversion (UD) systems in nitrogen-impaired watersheds in Falmouth. June 9, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s […]
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When Cape Cod’s population explodes in the summer, the demand for health and safety mechanisms in our restaurants, recreational water bodies, and housing rises exponentially. Therefore, Barnstable County hires a […]
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This past Easter weekend, just in time for Earth Day, environmental and health organizations from around Cape Cod came together to share important information with residents. Hosted by the town […]
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