Bill > SR83

This resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health and University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to take action to incentivize wastewater treatment plants to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are persistent "forever chemicals" known to pose significant health risks. The resolution highlights the potential dangers of PFAS in sewage sludge and reclaimed water, including their ability to enter the food chain and cause serious health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reproductive issues, and developmental challenges. Specifically, the resolution calls for the Department of Health to: 1) encourage testing of sewage sludge and other residual materials for PFAS, 2) develop administrative rules for safely disposing of PFAS-contaminated materials, and 3) prohibit permits for using PFAS-containing materials on agricultural lands or in flood-prone areas. Additionally, the resolution requests the Governor's support for these efforts and directs certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor, Director of Health, and Director of the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center, reflecting a comprehensive approach to addressing PFAS contamination in Hawaii's water and agricultural systems.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2025