Division of Wastewater Management

Mission Statement - To protect the public's health, safety, and the environment by developing and operating the County's wastewater infrastructure.

Program Description

1. Wastewater Administration and Engineering Program - Administration manages the objectives of the Division and administers the sewer user charge system, including the monitoring of revenues and expenditures. It also receives, evaluates and responds to request for information and complaints. Engineering oversees and monitors the capital improvement (CIP) and capital rehabilitation (CRP) programs of the Division, reviews subdivision construction plans and non-residential building permit plans where municipal service is available.
2. Wastewater Treatment Facilities Program - The Wastewater Treatment Facilities Program is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all County wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities in order to provide a consistent and reliable level of performance necessary to protect health and the environment. Activities include preventive maintenance, treatment process control, wastewater effluent reuse, solids management, safety and training, laboratory monitoring for regulatory compliance.

Areas that are Operated by the County

The County owns and operates sewer in Waimea, Eleele, Hanapepe, Lihue, Hanamaulu, and along Kuhio Highway in the Wailua and Kapaa corridor. 

There are private systems (not operated by the County) in Puhi, Poipu, and Princeville. 

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