Hawaii SB212 modifies cesspool regulations, allowing exemptions for certain conditions and requiring upgrades or connections by 2050.

Hawaii SB212 amends cesspool regulations by allowing exemptions if the state cannot prove the cesspool affects drinking water or recreational waters, or if the property owner provides a legitimate reason for infeasibility. Legitimate reasons include small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues. The bill mandates that all cesspools, excluding those granted exemptions, must be upgraded, converted, or connected to a sewerage system by January 1, 2050.

Hawaii SB212 modifies cesspool regulations, allowing exemptions for certain conditions and requiring upgrades or connections by 2050.

Hawaii SB212 amends cesspool regulations by allowing exemptions if the state cannot prove the cesspool affects drinking water or recreational waters, or if the property owner provides a legitimate reason for infeasibility. Legitimate reasons include small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues. The bill mandates that all cesspools, excluding those granted exemptions, must be upgraded, converted, or connected to a sewerage system by January 1, 2050.