Hawaii SB738 mandates testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge and residual materials for land application.

Hawaii SB738 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge and residual materials for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances before land application. If any amount of these substances is detected, the director may not authorize the land application of the sludge or recycled water. The director can establish rules for safe disposal and sequestration of materials containing these substances. The bill also allows the director to include conditions in permits for sewage sludge, domestic sewage, and recycled water management practices.

Hawaii SB738 mandates testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge and residual materials for land application.

Hawaii SB738 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge and residual materials for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances before land application. If any amount of these substances is detected, the director may not authorize the land application of the sludge or recycled water. The director can establish rules for safe disposal and sequestration of materials containing these substances. The bill also allows the director to include conditions in permits for sewage sludge, domestic sewage, and recycled water management practices.