cesspools
Coverage of cesspools in the Nexus archive.
- A Viable Cesspool Alternative Emerges On Hawaiʻi’s Coasts
Puakō residents are developing a low-pressure sewer system as a viable alternative to cesspools in Hawaiʻi. The project, which has undergone years of research and planning, is now gaining momentum as a potential model for the state.
- Landfill, Cesspools And Another ʻIniki?: Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Q&As
Kauaʻi County Council candidates address infrastructure challenges, a shortage of workforce housing, and declining visitor numbers. Discussions include concerns about landfill, cesspools, and the potential impact of another ʻIniki-like event.
- Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Dane Smith
Dane Smith, a candidate for Kauaʻi County Council, proposes prioritizing high-risk cesspools based on proximity to waterways and offering larger incentives for such properties.
- ‘Making Sanitation Sexy’: Hawai‘i Colleges Are Growing Wastewater Workforce
UH schools on the Big Island and Maui are training students to convert cesspools to cleaner alternatives, aiming to grow the wastewater workforce. The initiative focuses on making sanitation work more appealing to address environmental and public health needs.