subject: Instructions On Using A Dump Station [print this page] The effective and legal way of helping to keep shores, marinas and surrounding waters safe and clean is to use a certified and approved dump station. There are many different methods, procedures and devices that are used to handle all kinds of waste disposal from boats, and there are also many different prices, sizes, models and designs too. In addition, they all have various benefits, features, advantages and disadvantages. Using various kinds of dump stations is a novel idea for an old problem of trying to keep our waters safe and clean, along with the docks, shores and the boaters. It is an effective and affordable solution, too.
There are many different designs and sizes for a dump station, and regardless of how large or small, expensive or inexpensive the systems are, they should always be kept in good working order by having them serviced at regular intervals as recommended by the manufacturer. This is preventive maintenance, and in the long run by following the routine, you are going to extend the life of your unit by years, saving you a substantial amount of money over the years.
To lessen the risk of misuse and potential damage to your dump station, you need to make sure that there are simple and clear, easy to read instructions right on the unit and also at the boat house for users to use as a reference. With so many types of models, prices, features and sizes available, it can be confusing and frustrating trying to find the best one for your particular marina. The different models also have different price tags, so you need to be sure that you establish a budget for yourself and you also need to make sure that you stay within that budget. Even if you only have a limited budget to work with, there are so many varieties and models available that you should not have trouble finding the appropriate system for you and your needs.
In addition to marina owners being held legally responsible for using one of these dump stations, boat operators and owners have the legal responsibility of using receptacles on board their vessels to contain waste from passengers until the vessel reaches the dock at the marina. There are tons of different models of these too, and are similar to something like portable toilets that are specially designed for boats, vessels, ships and yachts. These too are arranged in a variety of models, styles and price ranges. These are referred to as marine sanitation devices, or MSDs. Just as there are several different models of dump stations on marinas, so too are there several different options available for MSDs.
