HAWAIʻI COUNTY ANNOUNCES INTEGRATED WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ANNOUNCES INTEGRATED WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
To Host Series of Community Information Sessions Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management is excited to announce the development of an Integrated Wastewater Management Plan (Plan) aimed at providing a comprehensive strategy for cesspool conversions and sewer infrastructure projects across the region. This initiative reflects the County’s commitment to preserving Hawaiʻi Islands’ natural beauty and health for generations to come.
As part of this Plan, the County will be conducting two rounds of public engagement workshops to share vital information and gather valuable input from the community. The first round of workshops will focus on cesspool conversions and will be held at the following locations:
Kona Meeting
Date: 2/13/2024
Location: Makaeo County Pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Hilo Meeting
Date: 2/15/2024
Location: Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lū‘au Hale, 799 Piilani St, Hilo
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Kaʻū Meeting
Date: 2/27/2024
Location: Nāʻālehu Community Center, 95-5635 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Naalehu
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Kohala Meeting
Date: 2/28/2024
Location: Kohala Intergenerational Center, Kamehameha Park Rd, Kapaau
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
The County encourages all members of the community to attend these workshops and contribute their insights to help shape the future of Hawaiʻi’s wastewater infrastructure.
For those unable to attend or who seek additional information, please contact Kelly Hartman at the Department of Environmental Management, County of Hawaii, via email at Kelly.Hartman@hawaiicounty.gov or by phone at 808-961-8512.
For further details about the Department of Environmental Management, please visit www.dem.hawaiicounty.gov.