Thanks for the post. I had no idea that the discharge rules on the American side permitted pumping overboard outside the 3-mile limit. No Discharge rules have been in effect on our side as far back as I can remember. Seems to me that playing catch-up on this issue is long overdue.

Thanks guys .... if you Google this topic, there is much more to learn 


I find it very hard to believe that anyone would perform such an act (law or no law) ...


Here's a couple more news articles that discuss actions to be addressed by the state (EPA), plus a list of associated public health risks related to untreated sewage ...
Like everything else in todays economy, it seems that "funding to support" is on a short list or non-existent 
 
Links: (reference only)
State wants to ban Lake Ontario boat sewage dumping (syracuse.com)


Health Risks of Sewage (pdf - American Rivers)


Thanks again for your input ~dokdok