Install urine diversion technology in Windham County, Vermont to prevent nitrogen from entering the Connecticut River/Long Island Sound through septic system leaching and wastewater treatment plant discharge. The 14 installations completed through this project will capture at least 350 pounds of nitrogen annually, which will be pasteurized and applied as fertilizer on local farms.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Long Island Sound Futures Fund
Project Title: Innovative Diversion Technology to Reduce Wastewater Nitrogen in the Long Island Sound Watershed (VT)
Organization:
Rich Earth Institute
Project ID:
1401.18.061150
Description:
Award Amount:
$115720.00
Location:
Five urine diversion replication sites around Windham County, Vermont including: Hermit Thrush Brewery, Camp Waubanong, Green Mountain Girls Camp, The Grammar School and One Connecticut River Watershed Village.