Hawaii SB209 prohibits using one million gallons or more of potable water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes.
Hawaii SB209 aims to restrict the use of one million gallons or more of potable water annually for recreational or ornamental purposes. This includes activities such as filling swimming pools, decorative ponds, and fountains. The bill responds to severe drought conditions, climate change, and the environmental disaster caused by the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Exemptions apply to uses of recycled water. The Act does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.
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