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US Launches First Certification Site for Alternative Toilets

7/16/2025

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The United States is set to launch its inaugural certification site for alternative toilets in Cape Cod, thanks to a generous $2.8 million grant from the Gates Foundation. The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center (MASSTC) will rigorously test and certify these innovative toilets, bringing essential sanitation solutions to underserved areas while adhering to ISO 30500 standards by next year.

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The United States is set to launch its inaugural certification site for alternative toilets in Cape Cod, thanks to a generous $2.8 million grant from the Gates Foundation. The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center (MASSTC) will rigorously test and certify these innovative toilets, bringing essential sanitation solutions to underserved areas while adhering to ISO 30500 standards by next year.