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Hilo Wastewater Plant Faces Emergency Amid Major Repairs

2/12/2025

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Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda has declared an emergency for the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant, facing serious mechanical issues that threaten sewage spills. A $337 million rehabilitation project is set to kick off next month, aiming to restore vital infrastructure for the 30,000 residents relying on the plant, which processes 3 million gallons of wastewater daily. Emergency response plans are also in the works.

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Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda has declared an emergency for the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant, facing serious mechanical issues that threaten sewage spills. A $337 million rehabilitation project is set to kick off next month, aiming to restore vital infrastructure for the 30,000 residents relying on the plant, which processes 3 million gallons of wastewater daily. Emergency response plans are also in the works.