Check out composting toilets. For example:

http://www.airheadtoilet.com/Air_Headx.html
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I am delving into an area where I know almost nothing I admit.
However, should that stop us?
OK, it seems that tolet technology for boats is well developed with
systems available with nearly harmless discharge (if'n they could just
get rid of the nutrients). On land, building sewer line infrastructure
is a serious expense but the alternative is the lowly septic tank. We
all know that septic tanks near shore are bad but running sewer lines
is prohibitevely expensive for many semi-rural areas.
So, could boat toilet technology be applied to houses with septic tanks
with the intention of reducing bacterial contamination of our bays
without running sewer lines?

Len Krauss wrote:
Check out composting toilets. For example:

http://www.airheadtoilet.com/Air_Headx.html

The Air Head is not a true composter. Whereas composters use heat and
and a fan to evaporate liquids that drain from the composting drum, the
Air Head collects urine in separate containers (jugs or a holding tank)
that must be emptied by some means. It's also only available as an
individual self-contained unit, whereas composters are available as both
single self contained systems and central composters that can handle the
waste from several toilets.

Check this site to see examples of the various options and how they
work: http://www.sun-mar.com

Composting toilets have been used in houses in remote areas where no
sewer is available and septic isn't an option either for a long
time. They aren't without their own maintenance issues, however.

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Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
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Composting toilets have been used in houses in remote areas where no
sewer is available and septic isn't an option either for a long
time. They aren't without their own maintenance issues, however.

I believe it's called an outhouse.

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 03:49:25 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:

Len Krauss wrote:
Check out composting toilets. For example:

http://www.airheadtoilet.com/Air_Headx.html

The Air Head is not a true composter. Whereas composters use heat and
and a fan to evaporate liquids that drain from the composting drum, the
Air Head collects urine in separate containers (jugs or a holding tank)
that must be emptied by some means. It's also only available as an
individual self-contained unit, whereas composters are available as both
single self contained systems and central composters that can handle the
waste from several toilets.

All that said, it still looks like it could be a good unit to have
on-board if it performs as described. Does anybody have experience
with one on their boat?

Ryk