Bill > SB329

This bill aims to promote water recycling in Hawaii by requiring treatment works (wastewater treatment facilities) to convert at least 50% of their effluent (treated wastewater) into R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. R-1 recycled water is the highest quality of recycled water, meeting strict standards that make it suitable for various non-potable uses such as irrigation, industrial processes, and other applications where direct human contact is possible. The bill mandates that each county conduct a feasibility study by January 1, 2027, to assess the potential for recycling wastewater, which will involve evaluating treatment costs, water delivery expenses, local demand for recycled water near treatment plants, and other relevant factors. The study is intended to help counties understand the technical and economic challenges of implementing large-scale water recycling programs while ensuring that human health and environmental protections are maintained. The bill's effective date is listed as July 1, 3000, which appears to be a typographical error and likely meant to be July 1, 2030 or another nearer future date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2025