City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

10/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2025 07:30

How Boaters Can Help Keep Fort Lauderdale Waterways Clean

After a day on the water, be sure to:

  • Use onshore pumpout facilities and waste dump receptacles to reduce or eliminate the discharge of sewage into waters.
  • Do not discharge any sewage (even treated sewage) while moored at a marina. Never discharge untreated sewage into US territory waters.
  • Follow the instructions when using and maintaining a marine sanitation device.
  • Whenever possible, use restrooms and showers provided on land.

Marine Vessel Sewage Pump Out Stations

The City operates four complimentary pumpout locations. The four locations include:

Self-Service 24/7

  • Cox's Landing Boat Ramp - 1784 SE 15th Street
  • Smoker Park - 501 S. New River Drive

Assisted Service Only - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (7 days per week)

  • Marshall Point - 410 SW 4th Avenue
  • Cooley's Landing Marina - 450 SW 7th Avenue

For more information, visit ftlcity.info/marinefacilities.

Be a Clean Boater

Take FDEP's Clean Boater Pledge today and commit to:

  • Use pumpout facilities
  • Support Florida Clean Marinas, Clean Boatyards and Clean Marine Retailers whenever possible
  • Promote clean boating habits
  • Keep Florida's waterways free of trash and recycle whenever possible
  • Practice proper fueling techniques

Learn more at floridadep.gov/CleanBoater.

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