Hawaii HB734 requires the Department of Health to review wastewater systems and propose affordable upgrades for cesspools.

Hawaii HB734 addresses the issue of cesspool pollution by requiring the Department of Health to review and propose changes to rules and practices that could make wastewater system upgrades more affordable. The bill mandates that the Department of Health consult with various entities, including the University of Hawaii and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, to develop recommendations. These recommendations may include adopting policies from other states to improve public health and the environment without compromising water quality.

Hawaii HB734 requires the Department of Health to review wastewater systems and propose affordable upgrades for cesspools.

Hawaii HB734 addresses the issue of cesspool pollution by requiring the Department of Health to review and propose changes to rules and practices that could make wastewater system upgrades more affordable. The bill mandates that the Department of Health consult with various entities, including the University of Hawaii and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, to develop recommendations. These recommendations may include adopting policies from other states to improve public health and the environment without compromising water quality.