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A Recreational Boater's Guide to Vessel Sewage

Thumbnail of the Guide's front page showing a large marina

"A Recreational Boater’s Guide to Vessel Sewage" was developed to make it easy for recreational boaters to understand what federal law says about handling the sewage generated onboard vessels. Boaters will learn about marine sanitation devices, no-discharge zones, and how to use pumpout facilities. The Guide also provides information about the environmental impacts of vessel sewage discharges and recommends some easy ways for boaters to help keep our waters clean.

EPA encourages interested organizations to distribute this educational resource widely to the recreational boating community.

A Recreational Boater's Guide to Vessel Sewage (pdf) (55.37 MB, 840-B-21-003)

A Recreational Boater's Guide to Vessel Sewage

Vessels, Marinas and Ports