A major health hazard was resolved with the removal of the malfunctioning BioLet this last week. The BioLet was full to overflowing, and had to be manually discharged of its contents. Those persons who actually contacted the human feces, while nauseated many times over the hours-long ordeal, did not appear to contract any waste related enteric disease. The head facility was completely doused with bleach and antiseptic, and an individual bag approach has been instituted. While this alleviates the immediate concerns of health vis-à-vis the BioLet, it does not provide any solution for the proper disposal of this hazardous waste (now lying bagged in the back of the Society's Ford pickup.

Dr. Boston and CO Schubert are each nursing soft tissue injuries. Each seems to be on the mend and getting back into their full crew roles.

The macrobiotic diet seems to be a healthy one, with few complaints. Adding freshly made bread to the diet seemed to brighten the meals.

Fresh water was added to the outside reservoir today. I reiterated that the tank should be washed out, and filled only with Hanksville publicly-supplied water.