Within 3 miles of shore, which discharges are allowed?

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Within 3 miles of shore, which discharges are allowed?

Within 3 miles of shore, only wastewater from the vessel’s sinks and galley—graywater and dishwater—may be discharged. Plastics are prohibited to discharge anywhere, and most solid waste (like ground detritus or other garbage) isn’t allowed in this nearshore zone. So the only legally dischargeable wastes in this area are graywater and dishwater, making that option the best choice.

Within 3 miles of shore, only wastewater from the vessel’s sinks and galley—graywater and dishwater—may be discharged. Plastics are prohibited to discharge anywhere, and most solid waste (like ground detritus or other garbage) isn’t allowed in this nearshore zone. So the only legally dischargeable wastes in this area are graywater and dishwater, making that option the best choice.

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