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| Project Name: | Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention |
| ASO Log No.: | 01-170 |
| Start/End Date: | August 2001 through June 2003 |
| Federal Funds: | $30,000.00 |
| Matching Funds: | $46,493.00 |
| Contractor: | Roy Abe Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) PO Box 2422 Honolulu, HI 96804 Phone: (808) 522-7425 Fax: (808) 538-0445 |
| Background/ Overview: |
A significant ongoing problem throughout the state haws been periodic overflows of raw sewage onto streets, streams, and into coastal waters. Overflow problems are often caused by uniformed sewer users discharging extraneous substances and rainwater that cause clogging, malfunctions, or overloading of sewage collection systems. Major spills can result in closure of beaches and hazards to public health. Besides public health risks associated with pathogens, sewage spills can result in discharge of excessive nutrients into receiving waters. |
| Objectives/Goals: | To develop a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to educate the public about the causes of sewage spills, the impacts of sewage spills to public health and the associated monetary costs to sewer users, and the important role of the public in minimizing the occurrence of sewage spills. |
| Methods Employed: | • Prepare and air three PSAs • Implement supplemental educational programs • Monitor project effectiveness and perform revisions and updates as required |
| Pollutants of Concern: | Sewage |
| Watershed: | Statewide |
| Size of Project: | Not applicable |
| Affected Water Bodies: | State coastal waters |
| Deliverables: | • “Prevent Sewage Overflow” brochure • “Preventing Sewage Spills” website information at www.hwea.org • PowerPoint slideshow |
