Apr 10 2018
Puget Sound is now a No-Discharge Zone
Effective May 10th , 2018, Puget Sound has now been declared a No-Discharge Zone.
It has been illegal since the 1972 Clean Water Act to discharge untreated sewage (black water) into coastal waters. Over the years, there have been a couple ways for boaters to legally treat raw sewage before discharging, but most boaters contain all their sewage in a holding tank (Type III) and utilize a pumpout station.
Now, all sewage must be contained and be pumped at a pumpout station. If your boat has a toilet on board, you are required to have a marine sanitation device (MSD). For further details, please see the Dept of Ecology’s site.
Gray water (sinks/showers) discharge is still allowed.
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