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Over 1,000 Gallons of Wastewater Discharged Into Pepeʻekeo Coastal Waters

February 22, 2022, 7:18 AM HST
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Approximately 1,055 gallons of undisinfected effluent wastewater discharged from Kulaimano Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pepeʻekeo Monday, Feb. 21.

The discharge occurred at approximately 2:07 p.m. The undisinfected discharge has been stopped.

The Department of Health advises the public to remain out of the coastal waters near Kulaimano Homestead Road. Warning signs have been posted.

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