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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-06-2017, 06:30
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

I have no idea what you’re babbling about. You state the bacteria pooped out today and dumped into the waters will be around for my great, great great, great grandchildren. On the scale of how...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-06-2017, 10:54
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

The study does not state E. Coli can “thrive” in sea water. It does cite some research that indicates it can exist and even grow, although this paper also cites research indicating exactly the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-06-2017, 08:15
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

RR, the paper is nearly two decades old now, is a review of existing literature which is now even older, and is focused on near-shore environments. It does state salinity was less of a factor in...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-06-2017, 09:29
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

RR, you are both setting up silly straw men, and demonstrating a phenomenal level of ignorance with regard to ecosystem processes. There's not much point trying to refute your comments, except to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-06-2017, 06:09
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
World Wide Pump Out?

Don't forget the contaminated wasteland of bacteria that inhabits everyone's epidermis. Human skin is crawling with bugs. If you insist on zero discharge then you better not go swimming -- ever.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-06-2017, 06:33
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

This seems entirely sensible to me.

I really don't see why this is such a hard topic for some. Ecosystems process waste from all critters, humans being one such critter. Too much waste in volume...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2017, 10:23
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

The solution to pollution IS dilution. No doubt about it; low concentrations of poop in areas of good flow and/or plenty of volume will make no measurable difference. It is likely the best...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-06-2017, 12:19
Replies: 128
Views: 15,955
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: World Wide Pump Out?

Has anyone mentioned Canada? Don't we restrict dumping within 3 miles?

Agree with Cthoops, for a two to three person crew on a smallish boat, composting (desiccating) head is best if you plan to...
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