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Clean Vessel Program and Pumpout Locations

The federal Clean Vessel Act provides funds to help reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges into U.S. waters. These funds come from taxes on the sales of fishing equipment and on recreational boating fuel. Washington State Parks makes grants to both public and private sector boating facility operators for the construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations for use by recreational boaters. The program also provides boater education to promote public awareness about boat sewage and its proper disposal.

In 2011, Washington boaters prevented 4,093,514 gallons of sewage from contaminating Washington's waters by using Clean Vessel Act pumpout facilities.

A clean marine environment is very important for everyone to enjoy the beautiful bodies of water throughout Washington. Boaters can help keep Washington's waterways clean. Washington offers more than 150 disposal facilities with a variety of stationary and portable pumpouts that provide a convenient way to properly dispose of boat sewage. For additional convenience, on-the-water restrooms and pumpout skiffs that can service boats right in their slips also are available.

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Pumpouts: Foss Harbor Marina

Location
    Located on Puget Sound , in the Thea Foss Waterway.
    The facility is within Pierce County.  


Driving Directions:
    From I-5, take City Center exit toward downtown Tacoma, take Schuster Park exit, at the light take a right onto 4th Ave., 4th Ave. become Dock St.

Latitude	47.25688491	47° 15' 24.79"
Longitude	-122.43509113	122° 26' 6.33"

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Foss Harbor Marina is a private marina with a public accessible pumpout.  This facility is open year around.  Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm. During the summer, hours are Monday through Saturday 8am to 7pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm.  There is a fee for using this pumpout.  You will encounter a "SaniSailor" pumpout at this facility.  There are 2 slips available for pumpout usage.  Access to this pumpout is limited to vessels with a length of no more than 90 feet.  There is a stationary pumpout.  The stationary pumout is located at the end of dock "D".  This facility has a Porta-Potty dump station.  The Porta Potty dumpstation is also located on the end of dock "D".  

Gasoline and diesel fuel can be purchased on site.  Over night moorage is available for a fee.  There are 402 guest moorage slips available.  The total estimated guest boat capacity is 425.  Electrical hook up is available for a fee.  Electrical power is available in 30 and 50 amps.  

This facility offers over night amenities.  Showers are available for a fee.  This facility also offers day use amenities.  The facility has a pay telephone available.  




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