Washington State Department of Ecology Prohibits Vessel Sewage Discharges into Puget Sound Waters

Summary

The Washington State Department of Ecology has petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency for a determination that adequate facilities for safe sewage removal and treatment are available for Puget Sound waters, allowing the state to prohibit vessel sewage discharges, including untreated sewage, into these waters. The state proposes a 'No-Discharge Zone' for all marine waters and Lake Washington, Lake Union, and connecting waters to Puget Sound.