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[Bill Reed]

Ziaa,

See note to Ralph on freezing.  No problem if used frequently ­ even with
ice on the upper level of water.

In general, we find that living machines are useful for limited land areas
but require more maintenance and energy than a constructed wetland system.

Bill

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From: Ziaa <cradles at california.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:33:42 -0800
To: Ralph Bicknese <rbicknese at hellmuth-bicknese.com>, 'Bill Reed'
<reed at integrativedesign.net>, 'Jennifer Hendricks'
<jshendricks at napervilleparks.org>, <biggreen at lists.biggreen.org>
Subject: Ralph & Bill: Dr. John Todd & Living Mashines <AshinesRe: Big
Green: Septic system alterna

Bill & Ralph

Re:   "  I'm curious of what the impact of a freezing
climate like the St. Louis area would be on conveyance into
and out of the wetlands and dosing lines "

See image of John Todd Ph.d. Living machines that could be
built at one end of home or building or in a central area
to other homes.
http://www.sfgate.com/g/pictures/2005/11/11/dd_view1.jpg

This may help especially if it could be shared with one or
two other families. Dr. John Todd did his own economically
for his single family home.  Now at Vermont Univ. Prof.
Todd teaches Living Machine Systems tech..

John Todd, Ph.D., is the founder and president of John Todd
Ecological Design. He is the president of Ocean Arks
International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. He founded New Alchemy
Institute.  Currently he is a Research Professor &
Distinguished Lecturer at The Rubenstein School of the
Environment and Natural Resources at The University of
Vermont, Burlington. He holds degrees in agriculture,
parasitology, and tropical medicine, and a doctorate in
fisheries. He is the inventor of The Eco Machine - an
ecological engine for the treatment of wastes, production
of foods, generation of fuels, and the restoration of
damaged aquatic environments. He is the holder of four U.S.
patents for his designs including Solar Aquatic Waste
Apparatus, A Method for Treating Waste, Ecological
Fluidized Bed (EFB), and The EFB System. He has been
awarded two honorary doctorates. Dr. Todd has published
over two hundred articles in scientific, technical and lay
publications and is the co-author of several books. His
interests and passions include his family, natural history,
writing, gardening, good wines, and messing around in
boats.

Magazine Articles highlighting his accomplishments include:

In 2000, Dr. Todd was named a "Heroes for the Planet" by
Time Magazine.
 http://www.time.com/time/reports/environment/heroes/heroesgallery/0,2967,to
dd,00.html

Dr. Todd was profiled in the "Genius" issue of Esquire
Magazine (December 2004)
http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/Esquire/2004/12/01/645126?ba=m&bi=3&bp=7

Dr. Todd's Curriculum Vitae
http://www.jtecodesign.com/files/johntoddcv05.pdf

Dr. Todd's Awards
http://www.jtecodesign.com/awards.html

Dr. Todd's Projects
http://www.jtecodesign.com/files/projects.pdf

Best Wishes
    Ziaa Szymanski
    Environmental Research Systems Consultant
    Telephone: 510 339 7021
    Cell Phone  415 939 0434
    Email: cradles at california.com


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