If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, and you are in a No DischargeY Zone, you must be certain that the Y valve is secured in a closed position
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, and you are in a No DischargeY Zone, you must be certain that the Y valve is secured in a closed position
Be certain thet the Y valve is secuered in the closed position
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, and you are in a No DischargeY Zone, you must be certain that the Y valve is secured in a closed position
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, and you are in a No DischargeY Zone, you must be certain that the Y valve is secured in a closed position
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, and you are in a No DischargeY Zone, you must be certain that the Y valve is secured in a closed position
It should be in the closed or inboard tank (if fitted) position
In a no discharge zone, you must ensure that the Y valve on your marine toilet is set to the holding tank position, preventing any discharge of sewage overboard. This is crucial for complying with environmental regulations and protecting marine life. Regularly check the valve to ensure it remains in the correct position while in these zones. Additionally, it's a good practice to familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding discharge and holding tank management.
The purpose of a Y valve is simple one way discharges into the sea flick it the other way so the toilet discharges into a holding tank. Also if in a no discharge zone you could face a hefty fine if you are caught discharging into the water as this would only be permissible when a certain distance offshore this would be governed by local or national bylaws. So when in port put a padlock or seal on the valve to the sea discharge position and when out at sea make a note of your position in the log book before emptying the holding tank into the sea a good sailor would fit a macerator pump to the discharge side of the holding tank. If this is not suitable for your boat it is better to use a porta potti whilst in port.
A No Discharge Zone (NDZ) is a designated body of water where the discharge of sewage from boats, whether treated or not, is prohibited.
close the y valve
Discharge of sewage is illegal