HomeMy WebLinkAboutBasics of Boat PumpoutThe Basics of...Boat Pumpout
The BoatU.S. Foundation is a national
nonprofi t 501(c)(3) organization that
helps boaters be safer and better
stewards of the environment.
Par t of The Basics of...
Boater Education Series
Printed 10/07 Recycled Paper
Keeping untreated sewage out
of inland and shallow sheltered
coastal waters is one of the
biggest contributions boaters
can make to local water quality...
... and it’s the law.
See the back of this card for
information on how to use
pumpout stations.
880 S. Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
For more information:
www.boatus.com/foundation
cleanwater@boatus.com
How to Pump Out Your
Boat’s Holding Tank:
Since different machines vary slightly, read
and follow posted directions. In general,
here’s how it works:
Remove cap from boat’s
waste fi tting.
Insert pumpout hose nozzle
into deck fi tting.
Turn pump on. If there is
a hose valve, open it to
start suction.
When no waste is seen in
sight glass, close hose valve
and remove nozzle from deck
fi tting.
Put nozzle (with open
valve) in bucket of water
for 15 seconds to rinse
hose. If desired, rinse
boat’s tank with water and
pump dry.
Close valve. Put away hose.
Turn off pump if requested.
Replace deck fi tting cap.
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Look for this
symbol to fi nd an
onshore pumpout
station!