Discharging sewage overboard creates environmental and human health problems, especially in California, a state with more than four million recreational boaters. To reduce the negative impacts of discharging sewage overboard, all boaters are encouraged to use sewage management facilities such as pumpout stations, dump stations, floating restrooms, and mobile pumpout services.
This California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout and Dump Station Performance Report highlights findings on the condition and operational status of pumpout and dump stations during 2023.