SB212

Hawaii SB212 mandates upgrades or connections for cesspools by 2050, with exemptions for certain conditions.

Hawaii SB212 amends existing law to require all cesspools in the state to be upgraded or converted to a director-approved wastewater system or connected to a sewerage system by January 1, 2050. Exemptions can be granted by the director of health if the state cannot prove the cesspool affects drinking water or recreational waters, or if the property owner provides documentation of infeasibility due to factors like small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues.