#Large capacity Cesspools

Construction of new Pāhala wastewater collection system begins next week

The new infrastructure marks a major milestone in efforts by Hawaiʻi County to close large capacity cesspools in Kaʻū. Work gets underway July 7 and will entail connecting the 109 properties now served by large capacity cesspools to the new system, among other work.

EPA reached settlement with 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi over illegal large capacity cesspools

Under the settlement, 7-Eleven Hawai‘i will pay a $145,000 penalty, conduct a self-audit of the 58 locations it operates in Hawai‘i, and work with the EPA to close all remaining large capacity cesspools.

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Pāhala Wastewater Treatment

Residents of the Pāhala area will have the chance to learn about the future of wastewater treatment for their community and give input during an upcoming information public meeting.

Hawai‘i County Fined for Failure to Meet Deadline in Design of Pāhala Wastewater Treatment Facility

The County of Hawai‘i is being fined $28,500 for failure to meet the milestone requiring the complete design of the Pāhala Wastewater Treatment Facility in Pāhala that will replace five large capacity cesspools (LCCs).

Fines Issued After a Dozen Cesspools Found in North, South Kona

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued fines against two property owners for the operation of 12 large-capacity cesspools found in North and South Kona.

EPA Requires Closures of 19 Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i in 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement actions this year in Hawai‘i resulted in closures of 19 large capacity cesspools.