Establishes a desalination planning task force to study the feasibility of desalination for water needs in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a desalination planning task force within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The task force will study the feasibility of using desalination to supplement Hawaii's water resources, focusing on meeting future water needs, improving water system resiliency, and addressing environmental concerns. The task force will also consider the impact on historical and cultural sites and the integration of desalination into water management plans. The task force will submit a report with recommendations to the legislature before the 2026 session.
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