System Shift is a new story series focusing on Cape and Islands homeowners who have I/A systems. Why did they get them? What’s it like to have them? How does it help their mission to be better land and water stewards? We’ll tackle these questions and more in hopes of helping “shift” the way we see all the moving pieces of Cape Cod’s wastewater puzzle.

By Amy DuFault, MASSTC Communications

Story #1: An I/A System Helps Lessen an Environmental Footprint on Herring Pond in Eastham

Martin and Ellen Ridge live in Eastham on Herring Pond, a 43-acre natural kettle hole pond in a town that has recently identified there are 278 cesspools. The Ridge’s are motivated to take action…

Story #2: Shubael Pond Homeowners Tackle Nitrogen Pollution with Innovative Septic Systems

In the tranquil neighborhood of Sand Shores, nestled along the 57-acre Shubael Pond in Marstons Mills, something remarkable is happening—quietly, and mostly underground…