Boat Sewage Pump-out Systems and Hoppers
Why
do we need Boat Sewage Pump-out Systems and Hoppers?
Boat
owners are key users of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
Along with other water users, boaters enjoy activities such
as:
- boating and sailing
- fishing
- water-skiing
- swimming
- sight-seeing
Recreational
boating activities rely on healthy bays. Boating enthusiasts
know that poor water quality affects the health of the bays
and the activities they love. In a recent survey, boat owners
identified water quality as the most important issue affecting
them.
Unfortunately,
some boating activities can have a significant impact on
water quality. The discharge of sewage and other waste from
boats adds nutrients and pollutants to these valuable waterways
and may pose a risk to marine ecosystems and human health.
Sewage can also contain disease-causing bacteria, viruses
and parasites.
Please
ensure that all your toilet waste and/or sewage stored in
portable toilets or those connected to holding tanks are
contained on-board for disposal ashore. See Map of Sewage
Pump-out Systems and Hoppers.
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Sewage
Pump-out Systems
Boat
sewage pump-out systems are designed for use by larger boats
that have holding tanks. They incorporate a pump and hose
arrangement to remove waste from the boat holding tank. These
systems are connected to the main sewer or an on-site waste
treatment system - just like a public toilet! Information
on their use is provided at each site. |
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Sewage
Hoppers
Boat sewage hoppers are designed for boats
that use a portable toilet. The portable toilet is removed
from the boat and emptied directly into the hopper, which
is connected to the main sewer. Information on their use is
provided at each site.
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Formaldahyde-free
is best!
It is strongly recommended that boat owners
and operators use formaldehyde-free toilet chemicals and
biodegradable toiletry products whenever possible.
Formaldehyde
is toxic to humans, animals and aquatic life and any products
that contain it are discouraged from use across the Bays. |
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Funding
for the Project
Funding for the installation of facilities
at St Kilda Marina, Sandringham Yacht Club, Patterson Lakes
Marina and Yaringa Boat Harbour was provided by both the Central
Coastal Board and by the Commonwealth Government through the
Natural Heritage Trust's Coasts and Clean Seas Program. |
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Three
ways to Cleaner Bays
1.
Install an on-board sewage holding tank or portable toilet
2. Always use sewage pump-out systems or hoppers around the Bays
for disposing of boat toilet waste.
3. Encourage other boat users to install holding tanks or portable
toilets.
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Map
of Sewage Pump-out Systems and Hoppers
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Links
for further information
Marine
Safety Victoria
EPA Victoria
Blairgowrie Safe Harbour
Yaringa Boat Harbour
Sandringham Yacht Club
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Docklands
Boating Industry Association
Yachting Victoria
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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