HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210709DPW2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent bypass in effect
WAILUA – The public is advised of a wastewater effluent bypass that started June 24,
2021, at the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant – when a filter drive box broke and shut down
the filtering system.
“Beachgoers are advised that the nearby ocean area remains safe for swimming,” said
Acting County Engineer Troy Tanigawa. “Wastewater officials are working with the Department
of Health to follow all health and safety guidelines, and signs will be posted in the affected
area.”
The parts needed to complete the repair are on order, and repairs are expected to be
complete in four months.
The treated effluent, currently with a bit of cloudier appearance, continues to receive
regular chlorine disinfection and meets R-2 quality standards. Note that the primary use of our
R-2 effluent is for irrigation at the Wailua Golf Course, and an ocean outfall is a secondary
option.
Anyone with questions may contact the Department of Public Works at 241-4992.
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