Hawaii SB2155 mandates the Department of Health to limit wastewater systems to five dwellings or six bedrooms each to prevent groundwater.

Hawaii SB2155 addresses the environmental and public health risks posed by overutilized individual wastewater systems. The bill requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to limit the number of dwellings and bedrooms connected to a single wastewater system to five and six, respectively. This measure aims to prevent groundwater contamination and protect nearshore marine ecosystems. The bill responds to ongoing challenges with cesspool conversions and seeks to balance environmental protection with the needs of the housing and agricultural sectors.

Hawaii SB2155 mandates the Department of Health to limit wastewater systems to five dwellings or six bedrooms each to prevent groundwater.

Hawaii SB2155 addresses the environmental and public health risks posed by overutilized individual wastewater systems. The bill requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to limit the number of dwellings and bedrooms connected to a single wastewater system to five and six, respectively. This measure aims to prevent groundwater contamination and protect nearshore marine ecosystems. The bill responds to ongoing challenges with cesspool conversions and seeks to balance environmental protection with the needs of the housing and agricultural sectors.