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Old 07-20-2015, 11:18 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by BerettaRacer View Post
Not trying to hijack the thread but have a related question.

Was doing a little homework / preplanning on a trip on the Champlain, probably south to north, thru the lake, from the Hudson up to the St Lawrence.

The guides I was reading stated that Lake Champlain, along with being a "No Discharge" zone, is also a "Zero Discharge" zone, meaning no gray water discharge either, and the guides stated that just locking the valves no NOT sufficient, that the plumbing had to be disconnected and capped.

How can this be done? I don't know of any smaller boats that have any measurable gray water storage capacity, maybe a 5-15 gal tank under floor.

What have anyone passing thru this area done? On most boats you wouldn't be able to much more than just wash your hands, let alone take a shower or wash dishes.
Lake Champlain does have a special rule that requires you to totally remove the discharge hose from your Y valve to your through hull. The normal rules of locking it do not apply.

Not sure about grey water, but it does appear to be the case.
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