Establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health to manage conversions and upgrades of cesspools.
The bill establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health's wastewater branch. This section will manage state financing options, develop public outreach, inform compliance, and manage federal and state grants for cesspool conversions. It also establishes three full-time positions within the new section and appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill aims to address the pollution caused by cesspools, which harm public health, property, and the environment, including coral reefs.
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