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A stinky stew on Cape Cod: Human waste and warming water

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Population boom has meant more human waste flushed into toilets, which finds its way into waterways. More waste also means more phosphorus entering the Cape's freshwater ponds, where it feeds cyanobacteria. The algae can cause vomiting, diarrhea and liver damage, among other health effects. Massachusetts has proposed requiring communities to fix the problem within 20 years.

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A stinky stew on Cape Cod: Human waste and warming water

The algae blooms in Santuit and other ponds are fueled by phosphorus, which, like nitrogen, is a component of human urine. The post A stinky stew on Cape Cod: Human waste and warming water appeared first on Boston.com.

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Boston.com broke the news in Boston, United States on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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