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to an average daily usage of 400 gallons each. DWS will determine the appropriate water commitment deposit,prevailing facilities charge, appropriate service lateral and meter size required once the applicant provides estimated maximum daily water usage calculations,prepared by a licensed engineer, for the proposed land use. The DWS also requires a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly be installed and inspected prior to commencement/continuation of water service. Finally, DWS indicated that the existing 8-inch waterlines within Kalanikoa Street and Kekfiando'a Street are inadequate to provide 2,000 GPM of flow for fire protection, as required per the Water System Standards for the proposed zoning and recommended that the applicant contact the Fire Department to determine any other fire protection requirements or alternatives to meet the minimum requirements for fire protection. 19. Wastewater: The subject properties are accessible to the County sewer and are situated in the Department of Health's (DOH) Critical Wastewater Disposal Area. The existing dwelling is currently connected to the County's sewer system in this area. According to the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division(DEM),the "Applicant shall provide such sewer line or other facility improvements as the Director of DEM may reasonably require, which the sewer study may indicate are advisable for mitigation of impacts of the proposed pro, -Planning Department staff discussion with DEM staff clarified that a sewer study is not currently required for the project at this time. At the time the applicant applies for a change of use building permit to convert the existing dwelling into an office and/or applies for building permits to expand the existing structure or construct another structure, DEM may then require that wastewater calculations from a certified engineer be provided to DEM to determine if the sewer system is adequate to meet the projected increase. 20. Solid Waste: There are no municipal waste collection services in the County. According to the applicant, solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers who will dispose of the refuse at the county landfill in Hilo and eventually the Pu'uanahulu landfill in North Kona. The applicant does not believe one is needed, but if required, a Solid Waste -6-