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PAGE, 24, WHiTBY fREE PRMeSS, WNESAY, MAY 1&,1991 Owners of pleasur boats wil bo prohibited fr= discharging «grey. water' fromi sinks 'and, shoWers Into Ontario's waterways, Minister of the Enviromnent Ruth Grier announced recently. The niinistry is amending Reguations 305 and 310 of the Environmental Protection Act (EPD) by cha nging the definition' of sewage te include 'grey water' as well as 'black water' -- water from toilets. The amendments will corne into effeet May 1, 1993. ' Grey water fromn 45,000 pleasure boats in Ontario today. contributes te the pollutuion of the province's lakes and rivers, especially in the baya, the smaller lakes and the heavily-traveiled areas such as the canal systenis.. "Amnending these ^t;wo regulations will bring ail of us dloser te, our. goal of having pollution-free waterways" said Grier. The amendinents, designed te reduce water pollution, will affect new and eisting boats. Adjustments will have te be made. te store grey water in holding tanks, and 'discharge it at pump-out stations. . <Grey water' contains bacteria at levels which are potentiallty hazardous te human health, as well as high concentrations- of chemnicals- such as phosphorus and nitrogen. The ministry estimates that each person on a boat produces about 15 te 18 litres of « grey Bowmanville Iaunch opens May 17 The boat launch ramp at the Bowmanvillo Harbour Conservation Area wiil be open from May 17 te Sept. 2, inclusive, for boaters and anglers wanting access te Lake Ontayio via the Bowmanville Creek. Fees for 1991 are: daily ($5), seasonal pass for- residents of Durham Region ($45),.seasonal pass for non-residents ($65) -- al GST included. Seasonal passes wiil be available at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority office' at 100 Whiting Ave., Oshawa only up te and including May 17, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and then at.the ramp only. The ramp is located off West Beach Rd. Follow signs from Liberty St., south of Hwy. 401 in Bowmanviile. water' per day. For more information, Loading a small boat'properly is important for two reasons: the performance of the boat 'and'the safety of passengers. Here are as few loading. tips from the Mariner Outboards, boating authorities. e To prevent capsizing a smail boat,' hand equipment te someone, in, the 'boat;,dnt ar equipmet aboard. hen loading,, stow all supplies securely, ,and keep docks clear. Fasten gear te prevent sifting. Show, your guests where -te sit. Help. them put on and ad.just their, PFDs properly. Hold the boat as steady as possible while theyiro boarding. *When boprding a small boat from a dock or low pie; step inte the centre of the boat. Stay low and hold on te both sides te keep contact,v .. . .. . . m uiL the 'nU*inistry'spua c nformnation- centre at (416) 323-4321 ~ y our balance. When your guests are'ab'r make sure theirweight is distributed evenly fore land, ft, and sidete side to keep theboat, in trimi Do, not1 exceed the total, weight, and-numnber of people listed on the boat's capacity place. A ,beay'prj-odsviil , duee, boat'., freéboar4- (distancer fro niî the wÏater .to the'.boat'srail) .andf reduce staility.-,The lower,the boat rides in.-the water, thé'eaesser, it is for waves or wakes'to sWýMjp it. *Guests should reamiseated,,at' ail times ina small boat. If itisà necessary,.te -changep Min~i the boat, reduce spQdorcometo! a coinpleteet.op.'.-When'clàng postions, keep . low in:,the -boat nd. hold on, .tâ bothsdsfo balance. Know the. miles befom you tow Before towing a boat, be sure te rend and faniiliarize yourself with the instructions and warnings supplied with the tewing vehicle and trailer. The Mercury Outboards boating experts recommend that you neyer tew a vehicle before you check te be sure: e a coupler, hitch and hitch bail are the sanie size; e coupler and safety chains are safely socured te hitch;' a boat is securely tied down te trailer, winch lime is not ýa tie down; *wheel, Iug nuts'are poel tightened; e wheel -bearings are properly adjusted and,.maintained; e load is within maximum load carrying capacity; è tires are properly inflated; * ail trailer lighting is working propeilY« 6 trailer brakes: are pro 1y adjusted and working (if trailer is so equipped). Check 'local' and state requirements regarding brakes and any additional equipment that may bo requied. i_ ipper 156 Hoilday 2lQ SS MRINE* is proud to announce that we are now an authorized ~CBDORE1TE_ DEALER Holiday 260; k750- Hopk!n- St. Whitby 430-1 010 Toronto Line <416) 283-2183 ORS VII For afety.,andprorac Load ýyour-ba rpry ss mgr