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Separating urine from sewage could mitigate some environmental problems

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Re: Separating urine from sewage could mitigate some environmental problems

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Jokes aside, last year an algae bloom in Tampa bay killed mega-tons of sea life, dolphins, sea turtles, Goliath groupers, and all.

And the neurotoxin that does the damage also harms people!

For a little perspective, Tampa bay still hasn't recovered from the last red tide event in 2017 which is evident by the specific fishing regulations implemented for the area.

Re: Separating urine from sewage could mitigate some environmental problems

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> According to Simha’s estimates, humans produce enough urine to replace about one-quarter of current nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers worldwide They have got to be taking the piss. So worth the downvotes.

… but seriously, this astonished me. Would love to see the rough calculation behind this. My biochemistry isn’t nearly good enough to begin to replicate this estimate.
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