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"I'm So Mad" — The Horrific Murder Of A Mother-In-Law Whose Bones Were Found In A Septic Tank #Bones #Horrific #Mad #MotherInLaw #Murder #Septic #Tank
https://kpopnewshub.com/im-so-mad-the-horrific-murder-of-a-mother-in-law-whose-bones-were-found-in-a-septic-tank/?fsp_sid=10732

a low-rate loan from the state to do cesspool to septic conversion would at least be something: "This year, key lawmakers and clean-water advocates hope to ramp up progress with a low-interest loan program for the cesspools’ removal. It would be run by the state’s Green Infrastructure Authority, which typically helps finance solar and clean-energy projects." https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaii-homeowners-need-more-options-get-rid-cesspools-2050/

better than nothing, which is what they're currently offering!

#hawaii #wastewater #cesspools #septic

Strong contender for Headline of the Year.
#chunderroad #Australia #Fatberg #PooBalls #Septic #clog #gross #BeachBalls
Fatberg the size of four buses likely birthed poo balls that closed Sydney beaches – and it can’t be cleared | Sydney | The Guardian https://share.google/zLIrAoZInfJDyaN1R

"An infected wound, a gangrene, a refused amputation, and ultimately a death for sepsis: this is the tragic fate of the French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687). Also today, sepsis is still causing silent and rapid deaths. It is a complex, life-threatening condition caused by the body’s overwhelming response to infection, often leading to multi-organ failure or septic shock [1]".

Check out our new paper, on longitudinal clustering and life expectance of #septic patients.

Image: my drawing inspired by the disease.

The article is available in open access here: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13040-025-00480-7

Hand-made drawing by Maria Mannone, representing, in a pictorial and surrealistic way, the multi-organ catastrophic damages provoked by sepsis. The center of the image shows a heart, with an EEG behind; on the back, there is a neuron and a section of a blood vessel with bacteria and two humans, one trying to protect and cover his head, in a desperate gesture, and the other riding on a red blood cell. On the sides, a young woman sleeping exhausted on a giant brain, put on a score by Lully; a hand with septic spots; lung, kidneys, and a face with other septic spots.

A septic company is facing charges after allegedly dumping hundreds of gallons of waste into a storm drain near a residential area. #septic #dump #illegal #pollution #waste #hazardouswaste #Texas https://cw39.com/news/local/spring-septic-company-accused-of-dumping-wastewater-near-homes/

@VeroniqueB99

#US #Pets' #ReproductiveHealthcare

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It's so true, it's not even funny.

#AltText

"Just as an FYI, your #dog and #cat have access to better reproductive healthcare
then you do right now.
Your dog can get its
#uterus removed without question.
Your cat will be rushed to surgery if its uterus is
infected and becoming #septic.
We will perform late-stage #abortions on your pets
to save the mother without hesitation. I've...

https://mastodon.social/@VeroniqueB99/113540114365539885

Sinking in Saltwater: #Maine’s #coastal #marshes at risk as sea levels rise

Between 28 and 57 percent of the state’s coastal marshes could disappear by the end of the century, victims of a rising sea, coastal #development and #PollutedRunoff.

By
Kate Cough
July 28, 2024

PORTLAND — "It takes hundreds of years for a #SaltMarsh to form, for fine sediment brought in on the tides to settle in sections of shoreline sheltered from the worst of the wind and waves. As salt-tolerant plants — smooth #cordgrass, #SaltmarshHay, #saltgrass, #BlackRush — begin to grow, their dense stems and roots trap more sediment, and the marsh builds more rapidly, up and out.

"#Crabs, #shrimp and #worms arrive, drawn to the rich food of dying marsh grasses, followed by a variety of #fish — #alewives, #StripedBass, #smelt and Sea-run #BrookTrout among them — many of which eventually migrate between the marsh and the sea.
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"Acre by acre, a healthy salt marsh anchors a #FoodWeb 'more productive than most midwestern #farmland,' according to a 2003 paper published by the University of Maine.

"The same dense grasses that are so good at trapping silt also excel at ensnaring pollutants, pulling out nitrogen and nutrients that cause #AlgalBlooms, and burying #toxic #contaminants in the peat.

"Once established, plants in salt marshes grow quickly, fed by the rich soil, and pull #carbon from the atmosphere. Salt marshes are ten times more effective at storing carbon than tropical forests, and, left undisturbed, can trap the gas in the ground for centuries, a phenomenon scientists refer to as 'blue carbon.'

"Maine has some of the most extensive blue carbon reservoirs in the northeast — second only to Massachusetts, according to a study published by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2023.

"But as sea levels rise and development presses in, these reservoirs, and the habitats they create, are at risk of disappearing.

"An analysis by the University of Maine suggests that a significant portion of the Maine’s salt marshes — between 28 and 57 percent, depending on the sea level rise scenario — could be gone by the end of the century. They are also threatened by polluted runoff from #pesticides, #septic systems and #AgriculturalWaste.

"'The decisions Mainers make over the next 10 years are going to determine whether these important ecosystems persist,' said Bates professor Beverly Johnson, who has been studying blue carbon for years, speaking to The #MaineClimateCouncil in December.

"Over the past 25 years, nearly 300 acres of Maine’s wetlands — both fresh and saltwater — have been impacted by or lost to development, according to a Press Herald/Maine Monitor analysis of data from the state’s In Lieu Fee Compensation Program. The program allows developers to fill or convert certain #wetlands if they pay a fee, money that is used for conservation projects elsewhere."

#BlueCarbon #SeaLevelRise #SaveTheMarshes #SaveTheWetlands #SaveSearsIsland #ScarboroughMarsh #SaveSmilingHillFarm #GorhamConnector #RedBrook #WaterIsLife #OceansAreLife #PesticideRunoff #SewageRunOff #Pollution #WebOfLife

Convenience store rezone OK’d by Monroe County even without sewer connection, developer’s attorney says ‘We’ve made public health a political football.’

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2024/08/08/convenience-store-rezone-okd-by-monroe-county-even-without-sewer-connection-developers-attorney-says-weve-made-public-health-a-political-football/

@bloomington_in

#Annexation #Sewer #Septic #MixedUse #Rezone #MonroeCounty #BloomingtonIN

Abortion Debate Shifts as Election Nears: ‘Now It’s About Pregnancy. The public conversation about abortion has grown into one about complexities of pregnancy & reproduction as consequences of bans have played out in news. ? is no longer just whether U can get abortion but Can U get 1 if pregnancy complications put you in #septic shock? Can you find an #obstetrician when so many are leaving states w bans? If you #miscarry will #hospital send you home to bleed 2 death https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/us/supreme-court-abortion-briefs.html

#Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff

Cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution.

by Jazmin Locke-Rodriguez and Krishnaswamy Jayachandran, The Conversation

2/17/2024, 7:08 AM

"Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can help clean polluted waterways, over 12 weeks extracting 52 percent more #phosphorus and 36 percent more #nitrogen than the natural nitrogen cycle removes from untreated water, according to our new research. In addition to filtering water, the cut flowers can generate income via the multibillion-dollar floral market.

"In our trials of various flowers, giant #marigolds stood out as the most successful, producing long, marketable stems and large blooms. Their yield matched typical flower farm production.

Why it matters

"Water pollution is caused in large part by runoff from #farms, urban #lawns, and even #septic tanks. When it rains, excess phosphorus, nitrogen, and other chemicals wash into #lakes and #rivers.

"These nutrients feed #algae, leading to widespread and harmful #AlgaeBlooms, which can severely lower oxygen in water, creating 'dead zones' where aquatic life cannot survive. Nutrient runoff is a critical issue as urban areas expand, affecting the health of water #ecosystems.

"Water pollution is an escalating crisis in our area of Miami-Dade and Broward counties in #Florida. The 2020 #BiscayneBay fish kill, the largest mass death of aquatic life on record for the region, serves as a stark reminder of this growing environmental issue.

How we do our work

"We study sustainable agriculture and water pollution in South Florida.

"Inspired by traditional floating farm practices, including the #Aztecs’ #chinampas in Mexico and the #Miccosukees’ tree island settlements in Florida, we tested the idea of growing cut flowers on floating rafts as a way to remove excess nutrients from waterways. Our hope was not only that the flowers would pay for themselves, but that they could provide jobs here in Miami, the center of the US cut-flower trade.

"We floated 4-by-6-foot (1.2-by-1.8-meter) mats of inexpensive polyethylene foam called Beemats in 620-gallon (2,300-liter) outdoor test tanks that mirrored water conditions of nearby polluted waterways. Into the mats, we transplanted flower seedlings, including #zinnias, #sunflowers, and giant marigolds. The polluted tank water was rich in nutrients, eliminating the need for any fertilizer. As the seedlings matured into plants over 12 weeks, we tracked the tanks’ improving water quality.

"Encouraged by the success of the marigolds in our tanks, we moved our trials to the nearby canals of Coral Gables and Little River. We anchored the floating platforms with 50-pound (22.7-kilogram) weights and also tied them to shore for extra stability. No alterations to the landscape were needed, making the process simple and doable.

What still isn’t known

"The success of the giant marigolds might be linked to the extra roots that grow from their stems known as adventitious roots. These roots likely help keep the plants stable on the floating platforms. Identifying additional plants with roots like these could help broaden plant choices.

"Future raft designs may also need modifications to ensure better stability and growth for other cut-flower and crop species.

What’s next

"Our promising findings show floating cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution.

"One of us (Locke-Rodriguez) is expanding this research and working to scale up floating farms in South Florida as a demonstration of what could take place in the many locations facing similar issues worldwide.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/flowers-grown-floating-on-polluted-waterways-can-help-clean-up-nutrient-runoff/

Yay! I spent longer reading up on #septic systems than it took me to clean the filter. I would have been even faster if I'd had a 1/4” hex bit for my drill. Now to go pick the last of the #blackberries. Good day #today.

@dancinyogi My Irish friend/septic service guy suggested cleaning the #septic filters on July 4. "You're already outside so just hose'em down, then #bbq!"

Still hoping to touch base with someone that has knowledge or experience with small #septic systems and leach fields.

The immediate question is depth of the trenches. Our nonprofit has community members coming today and tomorrow to dig by hand while soil still moist from Hilary.

I’m leaning towards 18-24” & 40’ of leach pipe. Bad idea? https://www.infiltratorwater.com/blog/five-benefits-of-installing-shallow-onsite-wastewater-treatment-systems/

#permaculture #offgrid #greywater #design #homestead

The Promised Land #swimming hole near #Bellingen records faecal #contamination of water
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-18/promised-land-swimming-hole-bellingen-faecal-contamination/101844606
#septic tanks #rivers #dogs #holidays #tourism

The war rages on. I'm still here, relatively speaking. The intense kick of potent antibiotics has preserved my existence - for now. My groin abscesses are inflamed ropes of snakes festering beneath my skin. I hate life with #HidradenitisSuppurativa. Sepsis is hell. It never ends.
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#NEISvoid #23_L #Sepsis #chronicpain #disabled #Disability #Autoimmune #Septic #SickAndTired #hospital #DisabledArtist #DisabledInSTEM #DisabledInScience #Endocrinology #HS #dermatology #Angry