DVD available – sphagnum peat and its application to treating wastewater in Newfoundland and Labrador

For the past eight years, Intervale Associates (www.intervale.ca), a nonprofit organization based in Newfoundland and Labrador, has been demonstrating the benefits of peat filter wastewater treatment systems to rural communities in the Province.  Our goal is to educate people about how the use of sphagnum peat for wastewater treatment can help meet the needs of rural communities in many regions of the world. This wastewater treatment system can be used for homes, businesses, schools, and tourist attractions. It is already in place in four areas of Newfoundland and Labrador, including Gros Morne National Park and LAnse aux Meadows National Historic Site.  A 23-minute educational DVD is available.  Filmed in Newfoundland and Labrador, this DVD describes the beneficial uses of sphagnum peat and its application to treating wastewater in Newfoundland and Labrador. The DVD has been of interest to a wide range of audiences, including municipalities, schools, universities, and environmental managers.  For further information about peat wastewater treatment systems or to purchase a copy of the DVD ($15 plus shipping and handling) contact Intervale:  kblanchard@intervale.ca.