Type 1 MSD Discussion
Here is the actual requirement for type one MSD which, I think you will see, requires there to be no solids. The Lectrasan is approved:Type I- Flow-through device (maceration and disinfection) equal to or less than 65 feet in length The effluent produced must not have a fecal coliform bacteria count greater than 1000 per 100 milliliters and have no visible floating solids.Smallest, most popular U.S. Coast Guard certified Type I Marine Sanitation Device for environmentally friendly treatment of waste and legal overboard discharge on inspected and uninspected vessels up to 65 feet in length.Benefits:„h Can be used with both manual and electric toilets. „h Generates its own natural disinfectant from salt water. „h Treats each flush as waste is generated. „h Discharges with treatment levels that are safe for environmentally sensitive areas. „h Easy to install. Options:„h Available for 12, 24 and 32V DC „h Optional toilet sensor starts treatment unit when manual toilet is flushed „h Optional control available for use with two toilets „h Optional salt feed systems available when using fresh or brackish waterFederal Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational BoatsMarine Sanitation DevicesAll recreational boats with installed toilet facilities must have an operable marine sanitation device (MSD) on board. Vessels 65 feet and under may use a Type I, II or III MSD. Vessels over 65 feet must install a Type II or III MSD. All installed MSDs must be Coast Guard certified. Coast Guard certified devices are so labeled except for some holding tanks, which are certified by definition under the regulations. When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited the operator must secure the device in a manner which prevents any discharge. Some acceptable methods are: padlocking overboard discharge valves in the closed position, using non releasable wire tie to hold overboard discharge valves in the closed position, closing overboard discharge valves and removing the handle, locking the door, with padlock or keylock, to the space enclosing the toilets (for Type I and Type II only).