Bill > SB2971

This bill mandates that by January 1, 2040, all wastewater treatment facilities owned by state or county agencies in Hawaii must meet "state R-1 water standards," which are defined as the specific effluent water quality requirements for R-1 recycled water outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 11-62. To ensure this goal is achieved, the Department of Health is required to establish five-year benchmarks to track progress and adopt necessary rules. The bill also states that the Legislature must appropriate sufficient funds to cover the costs associated with meeting these new standards and includes an initial appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2971&year=2026