The Bermuda Triangle Of Wastewater
2014 Section 303 (d) Impaired Waters
Federal Judge Mollway's Lahaina Decision Hydrologic connection through groundwater More than de minimus impact to coastal environment No NPDES permit- violation of CWA Statewide ramifications Citizen's Suit plaintiff's don't need dye studies
Next Steps Citizen's Suit like Maui Consent Decree between EPA, HDOH, & Hawaii County with timelines & penalties R-1 reuse and portable treatment plant to stop dumping sooner than later
Sustainable Water Adopt water efficiency standards in UPC Adopt EPA Greywater Reuse Standards Adopt other wastewater reduction strategies like infiltration/inflow technologies Adopt distributed model with constructed wetlands Adopt leak detection program
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