[APD] Re: Can plant trimmings go in sanitary sewer?

[Bill Wichers <billw at waveform_net>]

> I'm recovering a *nasty* neglected tank that's overgrown with algae, 
> christmas moss, and giant hygro. Also has some java ferns and sword 
> plants. Can the hygro and moss go down the toilet without having to worry 
> about it escaping into the wilds? Would it be safer to dump the dirty 
> water that has bits of moss and hygro in it on the lawn or compost pile?
>
> Thanks, regards,
> Bob

It really depends on how your local sewage treatment plant treats sewage 
before release. Most times aquatic plants should *not* be able to survive 
the process, but it's possible they could leak by in some cases -- 
especially if you have a combined sanitary and storm sewer system. You 
could bleach-soak the plant trimmings for a while before flushing, but 
you'd be better off (and safer in terms of your release concerns) either 
giving the trimmings to fellow aquarists or an LFS, or using them as 
compost as you mention.

        -Bill


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