The Department of Health (DOH) is continuing its commitment to protecting State surface waters after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision reduced federal oversight of certain waters. The DOH is providing clear guidance to help communities understand how state waters are identified and regulated under Hawaii law. This ensures Hawaii’s rare and fragile ecosystems remain ...
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Announcements
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to HDCC for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws occurring in Hanapepe, Island of Kauai. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. HDCC Hanapepe NOVO Docket No. 2025-CW-EO-44
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Wailehua I, LLC for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. NOVO for Wailehua I, LLC
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Yui Paula Hoptowit and Michael Lee Graves for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. Waihee Stream NOVO Docket No. 2025-CW-EO-21
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to the United State Marine Corps Base Hawaii for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit violations at the Kaneohe Bay Water Reclamation Facility. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. NOVO for MCBH Kaneohe ...
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The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to JH Hawaii Property, LLC and ABC Towing & Parts, LLC for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. NOVO ABC Towing
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Hawaii American Water for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit violations. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. Final NOVO EHWWTP HI0020303
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Maui Asphalt X – IV, LLC for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit violations. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. Final NOVO Maui Asphalt HIR70G979
On August 14, 2024, the Clean Water Branch (CWB) participated in a town hall presentation for the Kailua Neighborhood Board. At the town hall, the CWB gave a presentation on information related to water quality within the Kailua Bay area. A copy of the presentation is provided at the link below. TownHallMeeting_CWB_August2024
The Department of Health Clean Water Branch receives many common water pollution complaints that are perceived to be caused by illegal pollutant discharges but are actually naturally occurring. Some of the more common complaints are presented in an FAQs document accessible at the link below. Also presented are what you can do to protect our ...
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