Pumpouts in Maryland

To report an inoperable pumpout please call the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8772.

Information for Boaters

• Pumpout locations in Maryland
• Tips for Protecting our waterways
• Legal Requirements for Boaters
• How to use a Pumpout Facility
• A Boater's Guide to Sewage Holding Tanks
• No Discharge Zones

Information for Marinas

• Program Basics and How to Apply
• FAQ's Regarding Pumpout Grants
• Grant Application -
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• Grant Reimbursement Invoice -
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• Performance Testing of Marine-Use Waste Pumpout Stations
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  • Introduction (1.3MB)
  • Annex 1 (25KB)
  • Annex 2 (367KB)
  • Annex 3 (341KB)
  • Annex 4 (1.2MB)
  • Annex 5 (115KB)
  • Annex 6 - part 1 (1.7MB)
  • Annex 6 - part 2 (2.2MB)

Funding for this website and for marina pumpout grants is provided by the federal Clean Vessel Act (75%) and the Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund (25%). Funds for these programs are derived from taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels, as well as boat excise taxes.

Online Services

• Tide Finder
• Fishing
• Online Store
• State Parks

Chesapeake Bay Hotline

Call 1-877-224-7229

to report any of the following

• Boating accident or reckless activity
• Fish kill or algal bloom
• Floating debris that poses a hazard to navigation
• Illegal fishing activity
• Public sewer leak or overflow
• Oil or hazardous material spill
• Critical area or wetlands violation
• Suspicious or unusual activity