Anything we can do to protect water quality is a really strong step to protecting our environment and economy on the Cape and Islands,” said Rep. “Beaches get shut down every year because of water pollution, and that has impacts on our fishing industry, particularly on shellfishing, and our very vibrant tourism industry. Nitrogen and phosphorus also deplete oxygen from the water, resulting in large-scale fish kills. These accumulating chemicals in natural water systems encourage the growth of toxic algae and bacteria called cyanobacteria, leading to increasingly frequent closures of lakes, ponds and beaches in the summer on the Cape. Nitrogen and phosphorus in human waste leak from septic tanks into the groundwater, which then flow into bays, estuaries, rivers and ponds. In her $859 million tax relief package (H 42), Healey proposed doubling the maximum credit for septic tank repair or replacement in primary residences from $6,000 to $12,000.įailed and underperforming septic systems are a leading cause of pollution in Cape Cod’s fresh and saltwater systems. Maura Healey’s tax plan that went largely under the radar during the governor’s media tour last week could mean a significant investment in clean water on Cape Cod, according to lawmakers and environmental advocates.
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