#Wastewater

Measles virus detected for second time in West Maui County wastewater

The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30 and follows an earlier detection of measles virus in Maui wastewater from samples collected Nov. 18 in Central and West Maui.

Measles virus detected in Maui County’s wastewater surveillance

Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.

Mayor Alameda appoints new directors for Environmental Management, Public Works departments

Daniel Girvan replaces Wesley Segawa as director of the Department of Environmental Management, with Segawa becoming director of the Department of Public Works.

DAGS creates new district office, hires new program manager

Kailua-Kona’s Ramzi Mansour takes the helm as program manager at the new West Hawaiʻi District Office, bringing over 40 years of experience to this vital role.

Private utility company requesting temporary water/wastewater rate increases for Punalu‘u

On Thursday, the Public Utilities Commission, which oversees rates, is holding a public hearing online about the matter at 6 p.m.

Captain Cook restaurant allowed to reopen – after health department found roaches, more

The Food Safety Branch issued a red placard to L&L Drive Inn on Aug. 2.

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

Approximately 1,055 gallons of undisinfected effluent wastewater discharged from Kulaimano Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pepeʻekeo Monday, Feb. 21.

Puakō Sewage Runoff Leads to Treatment Plant Recommendation

Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are recommending that a wastewater treatment plant be constructed in Puakō.

Wastewater Spill Reported at Paukaa Station

Untreated wastewater was discharged from the Paukaa Sewage Pump Station Monday morning.

70K Gallons of Waste Spills from Kulaimano Wastewater Plant

Between Sunday night and Monday morning, 70,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the Kulaimano Wastewater Plant.