No Discharge Zones
Posted by Boating Laws - 26/01/09 at 10:01 pmNo Discharge Zones
A no discharge zone is a geographic area in the water surfaces wherein the discharge of treated or not treated sewage is prohibited. There are two types of no discharge zones namely the federal and state or local zones. Federal rules concern to a class or specific type of water in the country while the local regulations apply to an area controlled by local police.
Reasons behind the no discharge zones concern the protection of aquatic habitants in that body or water and the taking care of human health. When there are endangered aquatic species thriving in that part of the water, most likely, it is a no discharge zone. Meanwhile, there are places where the source of the drinking water is near the body of water, it also prohibited to dump sewage in there. States who have no discharge zones believe that even if the marine sanitation devices succeeded in treating the wastes, it only disinfects but do not eradicate the nutrients, bacteria, and dissolved oxygen. It has been found out by studies that the nutrients from waste may lead to ruin of the quality of water.
Therefore, no discharge zones in different states are a potential tool in combating water pollution. With the help of authorities who will firmly supervise the release of sewage in the body of waters, there is greater probability of saving the water from destruction. There is a need for increase enforcement in patrolling these areas to make sure that there will be unlawful acts.
