Series of rain-triggered sewage spills spur new concerns about Oahuâs wastewater system
Series of sewage spills during Monday s rains stir up doubts about Oahu s wastewater system By Samie Solina | January 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM HST - Updated January 27 at 6:01 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - After heavy rains Monday triggered multiple sewer spills on Oahu, environmental groups said the city has a long way to go to fixing its wastewater system.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi agrees the aging system will be a priority in his administration
The city Department of Environmental Services said stormwater did get into the sewers, but the volume of water diluted the wastewater that escaped.
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