Maui Cesspool Virtual Town Hall, May 30

A virtual town hall event focused on Maui cesspools is planned on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Organizers say many cesspools in Central Maui are classified as high priority by the Department of Health meaning they pose a threat to the health of nearshore waters, coral reefs and drinking water.

Topics covered will include:

• Cesspool conversion loan and grant opportunities
• The cesspool conversion process
• Cesspool-related laws and conversion technology options
• Future wastewater workforce opportunities

Guests are invited to participate in a Q&A session with wastewater experts and legislators.

Key speakers include: 

• Sen. Troy Hashimoto, Senate District 5: Wailuku, Waihe’e, Waikapū Mauka, Kahului
• Rep. Mahina Poepoe, House District 13: Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, portion of Kahului, Ha‘ikū, Pe‘ahi, Huelo, Nāhiku, Hāna, Kīpahulu
• Michele Chouteau McLean, AICP, Office of Council Chair Alice L. Lee

Additional speakers include:

• Kim Falinski PhD, PE, The Nature Conservancy
• Robin S. Knox, Water Quality Consulting, Inc.

Guests can register online to attend here.