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o Ms. Fisher presented pond study report findings which focused primarily on <br />nutrients, particularly phosphorus which was noted as the primary contributor to <br />water quality issues <br />o Alum treatment is proposed for the Wakeby side of the pond <br />o Treatment timeline: 2-3 years for implementation, 3-4 years for total project <br />completion <br />o Alum treatment effectiveness: 10-20 years if no other measures taken, potentially <br />one-time if sewage and stormwater improvements implemented <br />o Concerns were raised regarding the study’s lack of attention to stormwater inputs <br />and other nutrient sources, highlighting the need for comprehensive data to inform <br />future remediation efforts <br />o Further investigation into stormwater and invasive species impacts on nutrient <br />levels is needed <br />Sewer Planning & Cluster System <br />o Sandwich town has identified areas in phases two and three of their sewage plan <br />that could impact the norther part of the lake <br />o Current discussions focus on potential partnerships for nutrient <br />remediation and wastewater management between Sandwich and the local <br />committee <br />o The effectiveness of the sewage plan is contingent upon addressing <br />nitrogen levels and ensuring that external sources of nutrients are managed <br />concurrently <br />o Mashpee sewage phasing plan does not currently include the cluster system north <br />of Wakeby <br />o This exclusion may hinder effective nutrient remediation efforts in the <br />area <br />o The cluster system could provide a cost-effective solution for wastewater <br />management compared to traditional sewer systems <br />o There is ongoing discussion about the potential for future inclusion of the <br />cluster system in the sewer plan, depending on funding and engineering <br />assessments. <br />o Potential town meeting article for cluster system funding (est.$20 million) <br />o Potential funding aimed at addressing wastewater management issues in <br />the town <br />o Cluster system design utilizes low-pressure grinder pumps and smaller <br />pipes <br />o Funding is considered urgent due to concerns about rising costs and the <br />need to take advantage of federal infrastructure funding while it is still <br />available <br />o Frustration expressed over the apparent de-prioritization of the cluster <br />system project <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee (EOC): Review of discussion planned to be held <br />on January 21, 2025. EOC meeting relative to coverage of all Fresh Water Bodies in <br />Mashpee <br />o The EOC voted to continue it operations and maintain its current structure <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />