Branford Sewage Pump-Out Boat

The health district and the town of Branford are committed to improving the quality of its coastal waters. ESDHD administers a Federal grant through the CT DEP to operate a sewage pump-out boat. This project is a partnership between the Town of Branford, the health district, and the Branford River Project. Many hours are donated by each organization to make the project successful. Bruce and Johnson's Marina donates a slip space and discharge station for the boat.

The boat quickly pumps waste from recreational boat holding tanks and properly disposes of it in Branford's sanitary sewer system. Tens of thousands of gallons of waste are pumped each year, thus contributing to the improvement of the water quality.

Any boater in Branford waters may call the pump-out boat for this free service.

Telephone: (203) 430-9305 or you may use radio VHF Channel 9.

This service operates from late May through October of each year.




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    • East Shore District Health Department
    Email:info@esdhd.org | 14 Business Park Drive | Branford, CT 06405 | Phone (203) 481-4233 Fax (203) 483-6894