2/1/2021
We plan on starting the 2021 pump-out program as usual at the end of June. Additional covid procedures will result in the pump-outs running a bit slower. We are changing to a flexible schedule in order to keep up. Please give yourself plenty of time when requesting a pump-out. Hopefully we will be able to add more "pump-out hours" each week.
We are still trying to find a location to install a land based self service pump-out station. Hopefully this will come to fruition at some point in the near future. The pump-out boat system was implemented in Fall River over 20 years ago when there were 100+/- boats docked here. Currently we have over 500+/- boats at the (4) marinas and mooring field, and it is extremely difficult to meet the demand with this antiquated system. If you go away for the weekend, please try to use the public pump station at the facility before you return home. This would greatly help to relieve some of the weekly volume of the pump-out boat.
The hours that we can operate the pump-out boat are very limited.
a) Due to liability issues we cannot pump-out when it is windy or raining (decks are slippery).
b) We can't pump out early in the morning when the decks are wet.
c) We can't pump-out at BLM when the Tipsy Seagull restaurant is open because the sewer waste connection to offload waste is right near the restaurant.
Please be assured that we will do our absolute best to provide an excellent level of service during the 2021 season.
Pump-outs are provided as a free service from the Fall River Harbormaster Department.
Bob Smith/F.R. Harbormaster
508-207-7730
We plan on starting the 2021 pump-out program as usual at the end of June. Additional covid procedures will result in the pump-outs running a bit slower. We are changing to a flexible schedule in order to keep up. Please give yourself plenty of time when requesting a pump-out. Hopefully we will be able to add more "pump-out hours" each week.
We are still trying to find a location to install a land based self service pump-out station. Hopefully this will come to fruition at some point in the near future. The pump-out boat system was implemented in Fall River over 20 years ago when there were 100+/- boats docked here. Currently we have over 500+/- boats at the (4) marinas and mooring field, and it is extremely difficult to meet the demand with this antiquated system. If you go away for the weekend, please try to use the public pump station at the facility before you return home. This would greatly help to relieve some of the weekly volume of the pump-out boat.
The hours that we can operate the pump-out boat are very limited.
a) Due to liability issues we cannot pump-out when it is windy or raining (decks are slippery).
b) We can't pump out early in the morning when the decks are wet.
c) We can't pump-out at BLM when the Tipsy Seagull restaurant is open because the sewer waste connection to offload waste is right near the restaurant.
Please be assured that we will do our absolute best to provide an excellent level of service during the 2021 season.
Pump-outs are provided as a free service from the Fall River Harbormaster Department.
Bob Smith/F.R. Harbormaster
508-207-7730
2021 Please make sure that your boat has a 2021 Waterway Permit attached before requesting a pump-out.