The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) of 1992 was signed into law to reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges, prohibiting the discharge of raw sewage into fresh water or within coastal salt-water limits. The act established a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which to date has awarded nearly $150 million for states to install thousands of sewage pumpout stations. The program, housed within DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives, provides grants for construction and installation of sewage pumpout facilities and floating restrooms at marinas, purchase of pumpout boats and educational programs for boaters.

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Gallons of sewage have been prevented from contaminating Florida’s waterways by Clean Vessel Act pumpout facilities. Pumpout Information

Florida Receives $3.5 Million in CVA Funds

 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will receive $3.5 million of $13.6 million being awarded to 27 states under the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program. Florida, who is receiving more money than any other state, will administer funds for a grant and education program aimed at reducing raw sewage dumping by boaters, mainly through sewage pumpout facilities. ...Learn More