Environmental economics research professor writes: Even though advanced septic pollution controls are highly effective at removing nitrogen, for many locations, the nitrogen removed would never have reached a place where it could do harm.\u00a0With flexibility, local governments will have the option to spend money in ways that will most meaningfully improve water quality.<\/p>\n
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