CALLING ALL MARINERS - Love Your Harbour, don't treat it like a bog
Discharging untreated sewage from a boat in a harbour is extremely damaging and antisocial. It can create all kinds of problems and costs, from water quality to cleaning issues. It’s never okay, and there really isn’t any excuse. If you love your harbour, don’t treat it like a bog.
The RYA, Green Blue and Natural England have joined forces to raise awareness of the issue associated with discharging toilet waste amongst the boating community..
What's the problem?
- Toilet discharge leads to bacterial contamination (E. coli) which affects our bathing waters, and aquaculture such as shellfish production.
- Elevated nutrients can lead to eutrophication effects such as very dense green weed, affecting coastal birds by reducing the availability of shellfish and worms they feed on.
- Smelly rotting seaweed can also affect our enjoyment of the harbour too!
By working together, we can all keep the blue nice and clean.