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HB 2352

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill referred to environmental committees addressing cesspool regulation, likely involving groundwater protection and potential conversion requirements affecting 88,000+ existing systems.

Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6
#cesspools #conversion #repeal #upgrade #orconnection
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Bill Summary · HB 2352

Legislative bill overview

HB 2352 addresses cesspool regulation and management in Hawaii. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Environment, Energy, and Planning (EEP), Water and Land (WAL), and Finance (FIN) committees, indicating it likely involves environmental standards, water quality, or cesspool conversion/elimination requirements. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions cannot be detailed, but Hawaii has been actively working to phase out cesspools due to groundwater contamination concerns.

Why is this important

Cesspools affect public health and environmental quality in Hawaii, where they contaminate groundwater and nearshore marine environments. Approximately 88,000 cesspools operate across the islands, representing a significant pollution source. Legislation addressing cesspools impacts property owners, agricultural operations, and drinking water quality for thousands of residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner compliance costs – Requiring cesspool conversion or elimination could impose substantial expenses on individual homeowners and farmers, raising equity concerns about who bears these financial burdens
  • Timeline and feasibility – Implementation deadlines may conflict with available resources, contractor capacity, and alternative sewage infrastructure development across rural areas
  • Agricultural exemptions – Determining which operations qualify for exemptions or extended timelines could create disputes between environmental protection advocates and farming interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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