High Marks from Pumpout & Dump Station Monitoring Program
Southern California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout & Dump Station Monitoring Program
Recent surveys were conducted on the following Public Docks on Sep 27, 2022.
Fernando Street Pumpout Station
Summary of the survey:
Overall Status[1]
Unit was: Operational
Pumpout Usability Score[2]
- Pumpout usability score for this quarter: 94.44
Usability Measurements
- Vacuum at the nozzle in inHg (optimum is 22): 24.0
- Pumpout time for 5 gallons of water in seconds (20 or less is optimum): 10.0
Dye Table Test[3]
- Dye tab performed (if previously authorized): Yes
- Leak detected: No
Notes from Monitoring Team
- The unit is working great.
| [1] This status is immediately displayed on the Pumpout Nav app. If not accurate, please contact us at the emails listed above. [2] Pumpout usability score is determined in part by the above measurements and indicates the likelihood of a boater having a positive experience at this disposal unit. An annual California Pumpout Report can be downloaded here. [3] We offer a free voluntary dye tablet test (if previously authorized) when conducting our quarterly monitoring of the disposal unit. This allows us to detect any leaks in your sewage system. |
15th Street Pumpout Station (Near Unit)
Summary of the survey:
Overall Status[1]
Unit was: Operational
Pumpout Usability Score[2]
- Pumpout usability score for this quarter: 94.44
Usability Measurements
- Vacuum at the nozzle in inHg (optimum is 22): 23.0
- Pumpout time for 5 gallons of water in seconds (20 or less is optimum): 10.0
Dye Table Test[3]
- Dye tab performed (if previously authorized): Yes
- Leak detected: No
Notes from Monitoring Team
- Unit works really great!
| [1] This status is immediately displayed on the Pumpout Nav app. If not accurate, please contact us at the emails listed above. [2] Pumpout usability score is determined in part by the above measurements and indicates the likelihood of a boater having a positive experience at this disposal unit. An annual California Pumpout Report can be downloaded here. [3] We offer a free voluntary dye tablet test (if previously authorized) when conducting our quarterly monitoring of the disposal unit. This allows us to detect any leaks in your sewage system. |
15th Street Pumpout Station (Far Unit)
Summary of the survey:
Overall Status[1]
Unit was: Operational
Pumpout Usability Score[2]
- Pumpout usability score for this quarter: 97.22
Usability Measurements
- Vacuum at the nozzle in inHg (optimum is 22): 22.0
- Pumpout time for 5 gallons of water in seconds (20 or less is optimum): 9.2
Dye Table Test[3]
- Dye tab performed (if previously authorized): Yes
- Leak detected: No
Notes from Monitoring Team
- Unit is working great! Thank you for meeting me George – always a pleasure!
| [1] This status is immediately displayed on the Pumpout Nav app. If not accurate, please contact us at the emails listed above. [2] Pumpout usability score is determined in part by the above measurements and indicates the likelihood of a boater having a positive experience at this disposal unit. An annual California Pumpout Report can be downloaded here. [3] We offer a free voluntary dye tablet test (if previously authorized) when conducting our quarterly monitoring of the disposal unit. This allows us to detect any leaks in your sewage system. |
Balboa Yacht Basin Pumpout Station
Summary of the survey:
Overall Status[1]
Unit was: Operational
Pumpout Usability Score[2]
- Pumpout usability score for this quarter: 83.33
Usability Measurements
- Vacuum at the nozzle in inHg (optimum is 22): 22.0
- Pumpout time for 5 gallons of water in seconds (20 or less is optimum): 10.0
Dye Table Test[3]
- Dye tab performed (if previously authorized): Yes
- Leak detected: No
Notes from Monitoring Team
- The unit is working great! However, I recommend replacing the nozzle as it is folding in on itself. Thank you.
| [1] This status is immediately displayed on the Pumpout Nav app. If not accurate, please contact us at the emails listed above. [2] Pumpout usability score is determined in part by the above measurements and indicates the likelihood of a boater having a positive experience at this disposal unit. An annual California Pumpout Report can be downloaded here. [3] We offer a free voluntary dye tablet test (if previously authorized) when conducting our quarterly monitoring of the disposal unit. This allows us to detect any leaks in your sewage system. |
Balboa Fun Zone Pumpout Station
Summary of the survey:
Overall Status[1]
Unit was: Operational
Pumpout Usability Score[2]
- Pumpout usability score for this quarter: 91.67
Usability Measurements
- Vacuum at the nozzle in inHg (optimum is 22): 25.0
- Pumpout time for 5 gallons of water in seconds (20 or less is optimum): 15.0
Dye Table Test[3]
- Dye tab performed (if previously authorized): Yes
- Leak detected: No
Notes from Monitoring Team
- The unit is working great!
| [1] This status is immediately displayed on the Pumpout Nav app. If not accurate, please contact us at the emails listed above. [2] Pumpout usability score is determined in part by the above measurements and indicates the likelihood of a boater having a positive experience at this disposal unit. An annual California Pumpout Report can be downloaded here. [3] We offer a free voluntary dye tablet test (if previously authorized) when conducting our quarterly monitoring of the disposal unit. This allows us to detect any leaks in your sewage system. |
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