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title: "Hawaii Wastewater Branch: Septic Systems for Lots Off the Sewer"
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# Hawaii Wastewater Branch: Septic Systems for Lots Off the Sewer

English 廣東話 Chuukese ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Ilokano 日本語 한국어 国语 Marshallese Samoan Español Tagalog Tongan ภาษาไทย Tiếng Việt Visayan x To request language or accessibility for HDOH programs or public meetings, please contact the HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, at (808) 586-4400 or email: [email protected] . Please allow sufficient time for HDOH to meet accommodation requests. 如欲針對在 HDOH 計劃或公開會議中提出語言或無障礙便利方面的要求，請聯絡 HDOH 非歧視協調員，致電 (808) 586-4400 或發送電子郵件至： [email protected] 。請為 HDOH 留出足夠的時間來滿足您的便利要求。 Ren eom kopwe tungor fosun fonu ika atotongeni ren HDOH programs kena ika mwichen aramas meinisin kena, kose mochen kori ewe HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, non (808)586-4400 ika email: [email protected] . Kose mochen mut ngenitamenon fansoun ren an HDOH epwe tori anenian tungor kena. No ke noi ‘ana i kōkua ma ka māhele ‘ōlelo a i ‘ole ka lawelawe kīnānā ‘ana no nā papa hana a ka HDOH a i ‘ole nā hālāwai no ka lehulehu, e kūkā me ka Luna Ho‘okae o ka HDOH ma ka helu (808) 586-4400 a i ‘ole e leka uila i ka [email protected] . E ‘ae aku i ka manawa lō‘ihi kūpono e ho‘oponopono ai ka HDOH i kāu noi. Tapno agkiddaw ti lenggwahe wenno pannaka-access ti programa ti HDOH wenno pampubliko nga miting, pangaasim ta kontakem ti non-discrimination nga coordinator ti HDOH sadjay (808) 586-4400 wenno email: [email protected] . Pangaasim ta ipaayam tiHDOH ti undas a tiempo a mangasikaso dagiti kiddaw ti pagdagusan. HDOHのプログラムまたはオープンな会議における言語やアクセシビリティのリクエストは、HDOH無差別コーディネーター（電話：(808) 586-4400、またはメール： [email protected] ）までご連絡ください。HDOHがご要望にお応えできるよう、十分な時間をお取りください。 HDOH 프로그램 또는 공개 회의에 대한 언어 지원 또는 장애인 편의를 요청하시려면 HDOH 차별금지 조정관에게 (808) 5864400으로 전화하거나 이메일( [email protected] )로 연락해 주십시오. HDOH에서 요청된 편의 사항을 마련할 수 있도록 충분한 시간을 주시기 바랍니다. 如需申请针对 HDOH 计划或公开会议的语言或无障碍服务，请致电 (808) 586-4400，或发送电子邮件至： : [email protected] 联系 HDOH 非歧视协调员。请留出足够的时间，以便 HDOH 有充足的时间来满足便利安排请求。 Ñan kajjitõk am maron bõk melele ikijen kajin ak lale melele ko ñan burokraam ko an HDOH ak kwelok ko aoleb armij remaron etal ñane, jouj im kebaak Rikõlaajrak eo ej lale Ejellok Kalijeklok an HDOH, ilo (808) 586-4400 ñe ejab email: [email protected] . Jouj im lelok ien ñan an HDOH kõtõbrak kajjitõk ko ikijen mennin jibañ. Ina ia talosagaina le gagana po o le mauaina o polokalama o le HDOH po o fonotaga lautele, faamolemole faafesootai le Taitai Faamaopoopo o le HDOH e Le FaailogaLanu, i le (808) 586-4400 po o le imeli: [email protected] . Faamolemole ia faʻaavanoa se taimi talafeagai mo le HDOH e faataunuʻu ai ia talosaga. Si desea solicitar servicios lingüísticos o accesibilidad para los programas o reuniones públicas del HDOH, contáctese con la coordinadora de actos de no discriminación del HDOH al (808) 586-4400 o por correo electrónico: [email protected] . Le pedimos que nosconceda tiempo suficiente para que el HDOH pueda satisfacer sus solicitudes de ayuda. Para humiling ng wika o pagiging magagamit para sa mga programa o mga pampublikong pagpupulong ng HDOH, pakikontak ang Koordinador ng Walang Diskriminasyon ng HDOH, sa (808)586-4400 o mag-email sa: [email protected] . Mangyaring bigyan ngsapat na oras ang HDOH para makatugon sa mga kahilingan sa akomodasyon. Ke kole ʻa e lea fakafonua pe lava ʻo ngāue ʻaki ʻa e ngaahi polokalama HDOH pe ngaahi fakataha fakapuleʻangá, kātaki ʻo fetuʻutaki ki he Kōʻotineita ʻIkai-Filifilimānako ʻa e HDOH, ʻi he (808) 586-4400 pe ʻīmeili: [email protected] . Kātaki ʻo ʻoange ha taimi feʻunga maʻá e HDOH ke fakakakao ʻa e ngaahi kole ki he nofoʻangá. หากต้องการขอภาษาอื่นเพิ่มเติมหรือการเข้าถึงโปรแกรม HDOH หรือการประชุมสาธารณะ โปรดติดต่อผู้ประสานงานด้านการไม่เลือกปฏิบัติของ HDOH ที่หมายเลข (808) 586-4400 หรืออีเมล: [email protected] โปรดให้เวลาอย่างเพียงพอเพื่อให้ทาง HDOH สามารถตอบสนองต่อคาขอที่พ ักได้ Để yêu cầu ngôn ngữ hoặc quyền tiếp cận các chương trình HDOH hoặc các cuộc họp công khai, vui lòng liên hệ với Điều phối viên Phụ trách về Không phân biệt Đối xử của HDOH theo số (808)586-4400 hoặc gửi email tới: [email protected] . Vui lòng choHDOH đủ thời gian để đáp ứng các yêu cầu về biện pháp trợ giúp đặc biệt. Aron mohangyo og pinulongan o access para sa mga programa sa HDOH o publikong mga miting, palihog kontaka ang HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, sa (808) 586-4400 o pag-email sa: [email protected] . Palihog paghatag og igong panahon aron maatiman sa HDOH ang hangyo para sa akomodasyon. Hawaii.gov Government Directory Wastewater Branch Mission Statement The Wastewater Branch administers the statewide engineering functions relating to water pollution control, municipal and private wastewater treatment works, individual wastewater systems and the Clean Water State Revolving fund. The Wastewater Branch’s mission is to protect public health and the environment. Please Note: Our jurisdiction does not extend to properties serviced by sewer. To see if you are serviced by sewer, check your water bill for a sewer charge or check if you receive a sewer bill. Any complaints or questions related to wastewater issues on these properties should be directed to the relevant county department or private sewer system provider. General Info for Homeowners and Realtors 📜 Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-61 (PDF ) Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel Certification Effective January 2, 2002 Chapter 11-62 (PDF ) Wastewater Systems Amendment Effective March 21, 2016 searchable version (PDF ) Unofficial searchable and referenceable HTML version Act 224 from the 2025 Hawaii Session Laws (PDF ) Amendment to HRS 342D that changes the number of dwellings allowed for an IWS Chapter 11-62, Section 11-62-03 “Bedroom” Definitions Guidance (PDF ) Please visit the website of the Office of Planning, Policy and Program Development to find other Hawaii Administrative Rules. ⏱ Quick Links What sort of Wastewater System do I have? What is my Tax Map Key (TMK) number? Financial Support Programs for Cesspool Conversion Engineers: Submittal Portal for IWS Approval External Educational Resources for Homeowners 📣 Announcements Clarifying the Wastewater Branch’s Review and Timely Processing Policy. Redesign of eHawaii portal for submitting IWS applications. New Cesspool Conversion Loan Program passed in the 2026 Legislative Session. Click here to find out where to get more information. New page to clarify what IWS technology is allowed. Can be found in the IWS Engineer Resources. New Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group now holding meetings New Design for Wastewater/Sludge Pumper and Hauler Placard NOVO Payment Required Notification for 4808 Ohu Road, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746. See Notice and Finding of Violation and Order section at bottom of page. Programs Cesspools Cesspools are substandard systems. They don’t treat wastewater, they merely dispose of it. General Info Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group (CCIWG) Cesspool Conversion Working Group (CCWG) OSDS Survey and Assessment Studies Financial Support Programs for Cesspool Conversion Individual Wastewater Systems (IWS) [Except Cesspools] IWS are on-site systems for treating and disposing of domestic wastewater. They are commonly either septic tanks or aerobic treatment units. Engineer Resources Homeowner Resources Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) All other domestic wastewater treatment and disposal systems that are not IWS or cesspools. This includes private and municipal WWTWs, as well as WWTWs that produce recycled water for reuse applications. Engineer Resources Operator Resources Owner Resources Recycled Water Program Derived from domestic wastewater that has been treated to various grades, recycled water has become more critical due to the state’s growing population, limited potable water resources, and wastewater disposal issues. Annual Results Reuse-Water Users Resources Gray-Water Resources Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program The Clean Water State Revolving Program provides low interest loans for the construction of point source and non-point source water pollution control projects. Environmental Review Public Notices Proposed Project for SRF Funding Form Board of Certification (BOC) The SWOTC works with the BOC to implement the Operator Certification Program that is established by Chapter 11-61. Meeting and Minutes Operator Certification Continuing Education Pumper and Haulers Operations that haul or pump wastewater, wastewater sludge, and grease. Registration Instructions List of Registered Pumper Haulers Biosolids Reuse Treatment works or operations treating domestic wastewater sludge for the production of Biosolids that will be land applied to condition the soil or fertilize crops or vegetation grown in the soil. Non-Domestic Wastewater Applies to buildings or operations generating wastewater from agricultural, commercial, or industrial activities. Variances A variance application is typically submitted by the engineer. The form for which can be found below: Application for Variance (PDF ) Land Use Standard comments for land use planning documents, like Environmental Assessment (EA), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), or permit applications: Land Use Planning Review Website Records Request Our records are available upon request in compliance with the UIPA Hawaii Public Records Request Law. NOTICE AND FINDING OF VIOLATION AND ORDER To Owners of the property at 4808 Ohu Road, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 342D-9(a)(1), you are hereby notified that the Notice and Finding of Violation and Order number 21-WW-EO-02(NOVO) has been issued to you. PDF copies of the relevant documents can be found through the links provided below. NOVO (PDF ) Certificate of Service (PDF ) NOVO Payment Required (PDF ) To Owners of the property at 909 Maunawili Circle, Kailua, Hawaii 96734: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 342D-9(a)(1), you are hereby notified that the Notice and Finding of Violation and Order number 21-WW-EO-03(NOVO) has been issued to you. PDF copies of the relevant documents can be found through the links provided below. NOVO (PDF ) Certificate of Service (PDF ) Contact Oahu/Main Office Wastewater Branch Environmental Management Division Hawaii State Department of Health Hale Ola Building 2827 Waimano Home Road, Ste 207 Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Phone: (808) 586-4294 Fax: (808) 586-4300 Maui Office 54 High Street, Room 300 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 Phone: (808) 984-8232 Hilo Office 1582 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 933-0401 Kona Office Keakealani Building 79-1020 Haukapila Street, Room 115 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96750 Phone: (808) 322-1963 Kauai Office 3040 Umi Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Phone: (808) 241-3321 When Visiting Oahu Office: Please note that you’ll be stopped at the guard shack, please tell the guard that you are visiting the Wastewater Branch office in the Hale Ola Building. Once you pass the guard shack, just follow the road all the way up and the building will be at the top. Parking is free! You can park on the road or in the guest parking lot. 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