Hawaii HB379 mandates denitrification capacity for new or modified individual wastewater systems near shorelines or in vulnerable areas.

Hawaii HB379 aims to protect nearshore waters by requiring newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems to include denitrification capacity. This applies to systems within 200 feet of a shoreline or below 1,500 feet above sea level with specific soil conditions. The bill cites the importance of clean nearshore waters for ecosystem resilience and public health, particularly for coral reefs. The new requirement ensures these systems can effectively reduce nitrogen levels, preventing pollution and supporting coral reef recovery.

Hawaii HB379 mandates denitrification capacity for new or modified individual wastewater systems near shorelines or in vulnerable areas.

Hawaii HB379 aims to protect nearshore waters by requiring newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems to include denitrification capacity. This applies to systems within 200 feet of a shoreline or below 1,500 feet above sea level with specific soil conditions. The bill cites the importance of clean nearshore waters for ecosystem resilience and public health, particularly for coral reefs. The new requirement ensures these systems can effectively reduce nitrogen levels, preventing pollution and supporting coral reef recovery.