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Old 08-06-2010, 04:48 PM   #8
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Post Gray water discharge

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Originally Posted by jrc View Post
If you see a boat you suspect is dumping call the DES and the MP. The DES guys come to the boat and test it. They check in the marinas a lot. We actually have let the DES boat use a small spare dock in our marina.

Remember NH is stricter than most states, like all states you cannot dump "black" water from toilets. But here you cannot dump "gray" water from showers and sinks either. Gray water usually exits above water. If you see dirty or soapy water exiting a boat call the DES or MP.

NH boats must not discharge gray water.
JRC is absolutely correct, and gray water discharge is one of the least understood, and all to common, inland water pollution violations.

Click HERE for a neat little fact sheet courtesy of NHDES!
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