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I was just re-reading this article as I have had a couple clients request putting a composting toilet in. Unfortunately our government agency - Interior Health is opposed to these type of fixtures because of a possible problem of poor up keep. Has anyone else run into problems with local health or building authorities? Ken K Flywheel Building Solutions West Kelowna, BC
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