I did not think this was real but that dog wast is so bad I did not think it was that bad
I am. Doing this for school and now I am interested on it
I only did this for a school project, but now I am genuinely interested in helping pet waste stop polluting the envrironment.
That’s so bad that people get really sick from it
I only read this for schoolwork, but now I’m interested in this topic
It was interesting
As a primary care physician, I know well that there are more health problems than can be managed and many that can just be ignored. Your article on dog feces received too much time and energy for the minimal impact that it will have. I live in Ellicott City zip 21042 which contains the head waters of both The Patapso and Patuxent River systems. Canine disease spread to humans from the feces of someone else's dog is highly unlikely. Deer defecate an average of 12.6 times per day and populate the Bay watershed at 12-13/sq. mile for rural areas to 25+/sq. mile in suburban areas with forest and good graze.My neighborhood requires controlled hunts for deer population control. Nitrogen and posphorus runoff from deer and geese has much more potential to harm our water systems then pet dogs. Do not defend these animal populations as natural as humans have altered the environment to such a degree that there are no "natural" wild animal population left. Love your oyster and bay grass programs and have been a donor.
Keep up that good work and tell me more about efforts to reestablish a balanced wild land animal population. And include politicians and developers in your efforts! Thanks
Hey Alissa! We don't believe the parasite would survive the many treatment processes the water goes through, most importantly the disinfection process. Trying asking your local sewer authority to be sure.
Hello,
I've recently read conflicting information on flushing cat waste down the toilet. We use a corn based flush-able cat litter and our waste water goes to the municipality for treatment versus a septic tank. Do you know if the waste treatment plants treat for the T. gondii found in cat feces? I live in Anne Arundel County, MD if that helps. Thanks in advance for any information you can give!
Sincerely,
Alissa McDonnell
Thank you!
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I did not think this was real but that dog wast is so bad I did not think it was that bad
I am. Doing this for school and now I am interested on it
I only did this for a school project, but now I am genuinely interested in helping pet waste stop polluting the envrironment.
That’s so bad that people get really sick from it
I only read this for schoolwork, but now I’m interested in this topic
It was interesting
As a primary care physician, I know well that there are more health problems than can be managed and many that can just be ignored. Your article on dog feces received too much time and energy for the minimal impact that it will have. I live in Ellicott City zip 21042 which contains the head waters of both The Patapso and Patuxent River systems. Canine disease spread to humans from the feces of someone else's dog is highly unlikely. Deer defecate an average of 12.6 times per day and populate the Bay watershed at 12-13/sq. mile for rural areas to 25+/sq. mile in suburban areas with forest and good graze.My neighborhood requires controlled hunts for deer population control. Nitrogen and posphorus runoff from deer and geese has much more potential to harm our water systems then pet dogs. Do not defend these animal populations as natural as humans have altered the environment to such a degree that there are no "natural" wild animal population left. Love your oyster and bay grass programs and have been a donor.
Keep up that good work and tell me more about efforts to reestablish a balanced wild land animal population. And include politicians and developers in your efforts! Thanks
Hey Alissa! We don't believe the parasite would survive the many treatment processes the water goes through, most importantly the disinfection process. Trying asking your local sewer authority to be sure.
Hello,
I've recently read conflicting information on flushing cat waste down the toilet. We use a corn based flush-able cat litter and our waste water goes to the municipality for treatment versus a septic tank. Do you know if the waste treatment plants treat for the T. gondii found in cat feces? I live in Anne Arundel County, MD if that helps. Thanks in advance for any information you can give!
Sincerely,
Alissa McDonnell
Thank you!
Your comment has been received. Before it can be published, the comment will be reviewed by our team to ensure it adheres with our rules of engagement.
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