§342D-50.5 Treated or raw sewage; prohibition. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person, including any public body, shall discharge any treated or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a sewage treatment plant that:
(1) Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and
(2) Is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(1) Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or
(2) Allow the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation. [L 2016, c 248, §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
342D-6 Permits; procedures for.
342D-8 Inspection of premises.
342D-10 Emergency powers; procedures.
342D-11 Injunctive and other relief.
342D-14 Public records; confidential information; penalties.
342D-15 Nonliability of department personnel.
342D-17 Enforcement by state and county authorities.
342D-18 Other powers of department not affected.
342D-19 Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules.
342D-31 Administrative penalties.
342D-36 Treatment of single operational upset.
342D-37 Responsible corporate officer as "person".
342D-38 Hazardous substance defined.
342D-39 Disposition of collected fines and penalties.
342D-50.5 Treated or raw sewage; prohibition.
342D-51 Affirmative duty to report discharges.
342D-52 Testing of water and aquatic and other life.
342D-54 Wastewater treatment works; financial assistance; grants.
342D-55 Recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
342D-56 Complaints; hearings; appointment of masters.
342D-57 Public participation activities; appointment of hearings officers.
342D-58 Consultation and advice.
342D-59 Research, educational, and training programs.
342D-61 Household aerobic unit approval.
342D-70 Use of gray water for irrigation purposes.
342D-72 Cesspools; mandatory upgrade, conversion, or connection.
342D-81 Declaration of policy.
342D-83 Revolving fund; establishment, purposes, coordination.
342D-85 Revolving fund; deposits.
342D-86 Revolving fund; fees, interest, and investment on accounts.
342D-87 Revolving fund; conditions.
342D-88 Revenue bonds; authorization.
342D-89 Revenue bonds; payment and security.
342D-90 Revenue bonds; amount issued.
342D-91 Revenue bonds; investment of proceeds, and redemption.
342D-92 Trustee; designation; duties.
342D-102 Prohibited discharges; limitations on discharges.
342D-103 Prohibited air emissions.
342D-104 Information-gathering requirements.
342D-105 Recordkeeping requirements.
342D-106 Reporting requirements.
342D-107 Memorandum of understanding; recognition program.
342D-108 Exemption for vessels in innocent passage.
342D-109 Activities of the department.
342D-110 Fine schedules for illegal discharges.
342D-111 Alternative terms and conditions of vessel discharges.