How do you work the toilet?
03-13-2006 | 04:50 PM
#31
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From: Burlington, VT
Re: How do you work the toilet?
Originally Posted by stecz20
i dont see the problem, i sh!t a few times in gl's cabin last year. looking forward to this seasons first dump in his cabin.. a smile comes to my face just thinking about it..... 
03-13-2006 | 05:49 PM
#32
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From: Cape Coral, Florida
Re: How do you work the toilet?
Originally Posted by Interceptor
Federal law says that untreated sewage (even if it's been dosed with a deodorant product) can NOT be discharged in inland or coastal waters. This means the sewage from a portable toilet or a Type III holding tank can not be discharged unless you are in the ocean more than 3 miles offshore.
Federal law also states that if you have a holding tank with a "Y" valve allowing direct overboard discharge of untreated waste, it must be secured in the closed position while operating in all inland and coastal waters. Using a non-releasable wire tie, padlock, or removing the valve handle is considered adequate securing of the device. Click here to get more details and an illustration of a Y-Valve. (This goes to a new panel with the “Why a “Y” Valve?” page from CVA template notebook.)
Operating in a federally designated “No Discharge Area” further restricts what sewage you can discharge overboard. In these areas, there is no treated sewage discharge allowed from boats. That means if you have a Type I or II MSD, you are not allowed to discharge it while in those waters. There is a trend towards more local waters being designated as No Discharge Areas, so if you rely on using your Type I or II MSD, check a cruising guide before venturing into new waters.
Federal law also states that if you have a holding tank with a "Y" valve allowing direct overboard discharge of untreated waste, it must be secured in the closed position while operating in all inland and coastal waters. Using a non-releasable wire tie, padlock, or removing the valve handle is considered adequate securing of the device. Click here to get more details and an illustration of a Y-Valve. (This goes to a new panel with the “Why a “Y” Valve?” page from CVA template notebook.)
Operating in a federally designated “No Discharge Area” further restricts what sewage you can discharge overboard. In these areas, there is no treated sewage discharge allowed from boats. That means if you have a Type I or II MSD, you are not allowed to discharge it while in those waters. There is a trend towards more local waters being designated as No Discharge Areas, so if you rely on using your Type I or II MSD, check a cruising guide before venturing into new waters.
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03-13-2006 | 07:57 PM
#33
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From: Burlington, VT
Re: How do you work the toilet?
Originally Posted by OldSchool
Good post!!! I just have one question. Is it illegal to take a leak off of the back of a boat...or get in the water and piss? I really don't see any difference in those two scenarios or pissing in the toilet and flushing it (without chemicals) into the water. Either way....it's just pee!!!
