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w <br /> urine diversion toilets, In order to determine the effectiveness of the projects. Mr. Potarni <br /> referenced the $2.77 million funding article that mill be considered at Town Meeting. Mr. <br /> Potamis noted that the Board of Selectmen could vote to acid or subtract demonstration'projects. <br /> Mr. Potamis suggested that eco-toilets have been proven to be effective but that the urine <br /> diverting toilets' would require approval from the state and noted that there was not enough <br /> specific information regarding the amount of nitrogen in the gray water. MT. Potarnis-suggested <br /> that demonstration projects would be located in public places to ascertain whether people liked <br /> them. <br /> Mr. Potamis al'so discussed impacts on the environment. Mr. Potarnis.referenced Pis and <br /> Falmouth's plans to determine the best location for thein. Mr. Potamis referenced other means to <br /> meet zero nitrogen such as shellfishing projects and storm ater controls. Chairman Pudal <br /> inquired about Falmouth's two phases and W. Potamis responded that Falmouth would begin <br /> building phase I while,, at the same bine, pursuing the demonstration projects. W. Potamis <br /> referenced the Maravista Peninsula and its need for severing, suggesting the widening of the <br /> inlet may allow a reduction in the need for severing. <br /> Mr, Potamis suggested that Congressman Keating consider the possibility oftax deductible <br /> betterments at the federal level, which would help residents. Mr. Potamis also referenced <br /> Senator Eldredge's finance recommendations for Chapter 79 which could become a source of <br /> some funds. Finally, Mr. Potamis stated that the SRF loam would only allow a maximum 30 year ' <br /> term if it was fresh EPA money. <br /> Presentation by Collection System Vendors regarding Preliminary System Plans & Costs <br /> David Cotton was present to discuss the orenco STEP System and a potential plan for Mashpee. <br /> Mr. Cotton described the system using septic tanks at the home, With small diameter, lower <br /> pressure sewers. Mr. Cotton reported that effluent sewers have been used widely throughout the <br /> country and that orenco had been involved with the systems since the early 1980s. Mr. Cotton <br /> stated that the septic tanks provided pfimary treatment at the home, pumping into a small <br /> diameter line that can follow grade. Mr. Cotton suggested that homes located above the grade <br /> line may utilize a gravi <br />