Disposal From Watercraft

Disposal From Watercraft. It shall be unlawful for any Person, firm or corporation to dispose of sewage, garbage or refuse from watercraft in the waters of the District except in accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) Toilet - no marine toilet, heads, sink, shower, bathtub, washing machine or other device on any water craft may be operated so as to discharge sewage directly or indirectly to the waters of the District. (b) Holding tank - all marine toilets, heads, sink, shower, bathtub, washing machine or other such devices on watercraft shall be provided with a holding tank or holding tanks of sufficient capacity to prevent discharge of sewage into the District's waters. (c) Disposal of sewage - all sewage within a holding tank shall be disposed of only at facilities approved for such purpose by the District. (d) Holding tank construction - all sewage holding tanks shall be durable, water tight, non- absorbent, sealed or locked in a manner approved by the District, and maintained in good repair. (e) Holding tank discharge lines - discharge lines from sewage-holding tanks shall be readily accessible above the maximum load water line and quick coupling devices provided. Discharge line connection shall be sized and fitted so as to preclude the possibility of attaching a potable water hose thereto. (f) Garbage and other refuse - garbage and other refuse shall not be discharged or emptied from any watercraft into District waters or on the adjacent shore. All garbage and refuse shall be stored aboard the water craft in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers with tight-fitting lids and disposed of only at designated disposal sites provided on shore.