DHHL East Hawaii Cesspool and Septic Tank Assessments Survey Notification and Questionnaire
Posted on Apr 12, 2024 in Public Notice
April 12, 2024
Dear Lessee:
Subject: DHHL East Hawaii Cesspool and Septic Tank Assessments Survey Notification and Questionnaire
Governor David Ige signed Act 125 into law in 2017, requiring the upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all cesspools in the State before January 1, 2050. It is estimated there are approximately 88,000 cesspools statewide.
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is conducting an assessment of active and inactive cesspools and septic tanks throughout the state.
The data collected from this survey is expected to provide accurate infonnation for officials to determine appropriate funding mechanisms to assist families in complying with Act 125.
Hawaii Engineering Group (HEG) will be in our community conducting both field surveys and aerial (drone) surveys to collect data on cesspools/septic tanks and land topography. The aerial survey will involve drones flying approximately 200 feet above each lot on Hawaiian Home Lands. Additionally, HEG staff will be conducting door-to-door visits to gather related information.
The survey work is scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The dates provided below are tentative for planning purposes and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
DHHL will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes.
Pana’ewa (res & ag lots)-April 2024, thru July 2024
Keaukaha- July 2024, thru September 2024
Waiakea – August 2024, thru September 2024
Maku’u – September 2024, thru October 2024
Kaumana – September 2024, thru October 2024
Wai’ohinu- September 2024, thru October 2024
Kamaoa-Pu’u’eo September 2024, thru October 2024
To assist our project team, lessees may also complete an online survey on the DHHL website at dhhl.hawaii.gov/po/cesspools or may use the QR code at the bottom of this letter. Should you have any questions, please call our consultant, Hawaii Engineering Group (HEG), at 808-533-2092 ext. 113.
Mahalo for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
R. Kalani Fronda, Acting Administrator Land Development Division