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YOUR DEVICE THE Y VALVE DISINFECTANTS & DEODORIZERS THE ALTERNATIVES A type I or II MSD is also called an onboard treatment system. These o Discharges of untreated sewage are prohibited within A Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) prevents pollution from the Many chemical disinfectants and deodorizers used in Marine systems macerate sewage and treat it with chemicals or electricity. PRODUCT NON-TOXIC APPROACH the navigational waters of the U.S. — an area that includes discharge of untreated sewage from a boat. According to U.S. Coast Sanitation Devices (MSDs) contain chemicals of concern Some type III MSDs have macerators but DO NOT treat the sewage. To the the entire San Francisco Bay and Delta and extends three Guard regulations, all boats with an installed toilet must have one of pumpout including: Chlorine compounds (including sodium hypochlorite), DETERGENT Fresh water and a lot of Although onboard treatment systems do treat sewage, they are not & SOAP elbow grease miles seaward beyond the coast. [CWA §312 (j)] the approved three types listed below: formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, ammonium compounds, nearly as effective as land based treatment systems and do not Fines of up to $2,000 can be imposed for illegal discharges. Type I and II MSDs break up the sewage and disinfect it with glutaraldehyde, paradichlorobenzene, or anti-microbials (such as BLEACH Hydrogen peroxide o address nutrient loading or medications that pass through the body. [CWA §312 (j)] chemicals. It is legal in some instances to discharge from Dowicil or Bronopol). It only takes one-tenth of a part per million Nutrients can cause blooms in aquatic plants, including invasive From the SCOURING Baking soda or salt holding CORRECT of chlorine to harm or kill aquatic organisms in the vicinity of a (you either type directly overboard, but you must add the appropri- POWDERS o It is legal to discharge untreated sewage at sea species. Have your system inspected regularly to ensure it is tank or ate chemicals for treatment. Without this treatment, discharge POSITION discharge. Use enzyme and bio-active treatments when possible must be at least three miles out from the coast) except in the treating to specifications, so you are not inadvertently dumping head & LOCKED from a Type I or II system is considered raw sewage and re- as these are biodegradable and less toxic treatments. Read labels FLOOR One cup white vinegar Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey inadequately treated sewage overboard. CLEANER in 2 gallons water carefully and use only the amount recommended to ensure Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Cordell Bank National mains illegal within the three-mile limit (see Rules and Regs). adequate treatment. WINDOW One cup vinegar in 1 quart Marine Sanctuary, (see map), which have the same discharge Type III MSDs, most commonly used by boaters, provide a CLEANER warm water restrictions (no untreated sewage) as inland waters. FREQUENTLY HEARD MYTHS ! holding tank for storing untreated sewage until it can be prop- VARNISH Wipe with 1/2 cup vinegar and [Title 15, CFR, Sec. 922.82(a)(2)(ii)(A)] “If I have an on board treatment system ... erly disposed of at an onshore pumpout station that connects GREEN SOLUTIONS CLEANER 1/2 cup water solution I can discharge into the Delta” ONBOARD TREATMENT SYSTEMS to a local sewer system. All MSDs can be pumped out by mo- FOR SMELLY PROBLEMS: [40 CFR 140.3] states that it is illegal to HEAD CLEANER Brush with baking soda bile units that dispose of the waste into sewer systems.