What is a sewage pump-out station, how does it work, and how should a broken pump-out station be reported?
A pump-out station is an apparatus that removes the sewage from a boat’s sewage holding tank and discharges the sewage to a wastewater collection system. The pump has a hose that is fitted with a nozzle. The pump-out hose nozzle is inserted into a fitting on the deck of the boat. The pump suction removes the sewage from the boat. Broken pump-out stations can be reported by calling the toll free number 1-800-ASK-FISH. (In the USA) What is a sewage dump station? A dump station is a facility designed to accept the contents of porta-potties. Why is the discharge of boat sewage a problem? Vessel sewage is much more concentrated than domestic sewage. Vessel sewage contains biological contaminants that can be harmful to humans. The chemicals used to treat vessel sewage can also pose an environmental and health risk. Some potential health hazards include infectious hepatitis, diarrhoea, and cholera. A single discharge in a low flushing environment such as a marina can be detected for at least
A pump-out station is an apparatus that removes the sewage from a boat’s sewage holding tank and discharges the sewage to a wastewater collection system. The pump has a hose that is fitted with a nozzle. The pump-out hose nozzle is inserted into a fitting on the deck of the boat. The pump suction removes the sewage from the boat. Broken pump-out stations can be reported by calling the toll free number 1-800-ASK-FISH.
