Jamaica Bay Pumpout Boat

by NY/NJ Baykeeper
Posted 04/21/2005

New For 2005 - email the pumpout boat!

Jamaica Bay is one of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary’s most precious natural treasures – a habitat surrounded by Brooklyn and Queens, shared by recreational boaters and more than 325 bird species. It is also a natural treasure at great risk from sewage pollution.

But starting in Spring 2004, that risk was diminished thanks to a new pumpout boat, supported by NY/NJ Baykeeper, and offered as a free service to boaters. The 24-foot workboat comes to pleasure boaters at marinas or at anchor to collect waste, and then properly dispose of it into municipal sewage systems.

The pumpout boat captains also play an important educational role by providing pollution prevention presentations to yacht clubs, commercial passenger boat captains, civic groups, and the media.

Jamaica Bay boaters wanting to locate the pumpout boat, or to make an appointment with it, can reach its operators on Channel 9. The mobile number is 732-337-9262. The pumpout boat operates during the warm months, from April to October.

Now you can you can reach the pumpout boat operators by email at pumpout@nynjbaykeeper.org or by clicking on Jamaica Bay Pumpout.