Establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health to manage cesspool upgrades and conversions.
The bill establishes a cesspool conversion section within the wastewater branch of the Hawaii Department of Health. This section will manage state financing options, develop public outreach, inform cesspool owners of available options, manage grants, secure federal funding, and facilitate partnerships for cesspool conversions. The bill also appropriates funds for three full-time positions within this new section. The purpose is to address pollution from cesspools, which harm public health and water quality.
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