LectroSan

[AlwaysFORSAIL]

I am sure you have answered this a few times, but when may I use LectroSan and when is it not legal? Is there some documentation to carry for local officials that might be sceptical about its use??

I sail mainly in the Gulf, Keys and East coast.

 

[seadaddler]

Not The Keys

No any dumping in Keys at all,but pretty sure the gulf and east coast is OK.

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

Treatment devices are legal in ALL waters except...

I am sure you have answered this a few times, but when may I use LectroSan and when is it not legal? Is there some documentation to carry for local officials that might be sceptical about its use??
I sail mainly in the Gulf, Keys and East coast.

The discharge of treated waste from a USCG certified Type I or II MSD (treatment device that includes the LectraSan, ElectroScan and PuraSan) in ALL waters except those specifically designated "NO discharge."

There are only two NDZs (No Discharge Zones) in the entire Gulf--the Keys and Destin Harbor. The Keys are the only ones of any size except for any well-meaning but misguided marinas (marinas are private property and can make their own rules) on the Atlantic side between Long Island Sound.

You'll find a list of NDZs on the EPA site EPA NDZ list ...they keep it current, so you'll want to check it from time to time....and most cruising guides include info as to which marinas and small harbors are NDZ.

No need to carry any documentation... the CG certification info is affixed to your treatment device.

33 CFR 159.7 which lists the acceptable means of "securing" a treament device when in an NDZ...they're a bit different from what's acceptable to secure a toilet or tank from overboard discharge:

[FONT=&quot]If your toilet is connected to a Type I or II MSD (treatment device)[/FONT][FONT=&quot], US federal law (33 CFR 159.7) lists the following acceptable methods of securing the device:[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](1) Closing the seacock and removing the handle;[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](2) Padlocking the seacock in the closed position;[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](3) Using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold the seacock in the closed position; or[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](4) Locking the door to the space enclosing the toilets with a padlock or door handle key lock.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]If your toilet is connected to a holding tank[/FONT][FONT=&quot], acceptable methods of securing the device include --[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](1) Closing each valve leading to an overboard discharge and removing the handle;[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](2) Padlocking each valve leading to an overboard discharge in the closed position; or[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot](3) Using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold each valve leading to an overboard discharge in the closed position.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Note that “valves” include seacocks. [/FONT]