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4 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> January 15, 2019 <br /> The JBCC WWTF is a robust system which recharges near the Cape Cod Canal. There is a lot of <br /> land for expansion,however there are issues regarding ownership and the system is in need of repair, <br /> At this time,cost assumptions are unknown. Back road sites owned by the Town of Mashpee may <br /> be identified as future treatment locations. Site 6 near the Fire Substation is under consideration as a <br /> WWTF. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to the re-use of treated water that would be drinkable and <br /> essentially sterile, It was also suggested the Town consider permitting for the outfall approach. The <br /> ocean outfall option has not been taken into consideration, and may be considered as a future <br /> approach. Hydraulic load testing would examine the impacts as part of the permitting, and should be <br /> considered. It was noted the Town of Falmouth has studied the ocean outfall approach. With tidal <br /> flush, it is possible,but there are unknowns regarding the length of offshore pipe that is required. <br /> The direct ocean discharge of treated wastewater is listed on a contingent basis required to <br /> demonstrate no high treatment levels, or a town is not authorized to use ocean treatment. <br /> It was asked if an eminent domain taking could be considered within potential discharge locations. <br /> The town tends to use the eminent domain taking process sparingly. It was suggested that <br /> conversations with private entities be conducted initially. Negotiations will dictate the results for the <br /> remainder of the Pian. <br /> There was a question regarding Site 7 in New Seabury and its proximity to a public well that may <br /> become an issue. It was noted that groundwater modeling would be conducted to determine the flow <br /> direction. In considering discharge on golf courses there are drip disbursals which are similar to <br /> irrigation, but deeper. The process is less disruptive with small diameter piping. The discharge <br /> would not be used to irrigate the golf course, but serve as a discharge area. This has been done at the <br /> White Cliffs golf course in Plymouth. In considering this method, there is technology developed for <br /> the use of gray water for irrigation purposes. The Town of Yarmouth uses effluent from a septage <br /> treatment facility as spray irrigation. As an alternative the Town of Dennis uses deep well injection, <br /> however disinfection is required. <br />