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the Pacific Ocean.The spill was due to a blockage in the sewer. During response efforts, operators also found holes due to corrosion at the top of the sewer pipe alongside the bridge at the Kapue Stream location. b. On March 9, 2021, approximately 400,000 gallons of sewage was discharged via a drainage swale to the coastal waters fronting Papa'ikou Wastewater Treatment plant, caused by heavy rain. c. On November 30, 2020, approximately 28,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the force main along Banyan Drive in Hilo near the Banyan pump station, reaching the Pacific Ocean.The spill occurred when a contractor working on the sidewalk accidently punched a hole into the force main. d. On July 10-11, 2020, approximately 20,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the force main at the Keopu pump station along Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona, reaching the Pacific Ocean.The spill was due to a failure in the cast iron force main caused by corrosion. e. On September 28, 2017, approximately 5,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the gravity sewer line in Naalehu, discharging to the ground without reaching surface waters.The spill was due to a badly corroded sewer line. f. On June 13, 2017, approximately 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the force main along Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona near the Lanihau sewage pump station, reaching the Pacific Ocean. The spill was due to a rupture in the cast iron force main caused by corrosion. g. On June 5, 2017, a pipe failure caused secondary treated and disinfected wastewater to discharge to coastal waters near the Pua sewage pump station. h. On April 3, 2017, approximately 41,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the manhole at Waianuenue and Laimana Street intersection in Hilo, reaching Wailuku River and the Pacific Ocean. The spill was due to debris blockage in the gravity sewer line. i. On January 27, 2017, approximately 5,000 gallons of sewage spilled from the Paukaa pump station along Paukaa Drive in Hilo, reaching the Pacific Ocean.The spill was due to rainfall overwhelming the capacity of the pump station which led to the wet well overflowing. 25. Based on review of the records provided by Respondent and observations during inspections, Respondent does not have a program in place to systematically repair, rehabilitate, and replace aging infrastructure prior to failure. 26. Based on a review of the records provided by Respondent and observations during inspections, Respondent does not have a comprehensive capital improvement planning (CIP) program to evaluate criticality of infrastructure and to plan for anticipated failures. Respondent does not have an adequate financial plan with a sustainable funding mechanism to plan costs and financing for necessary system capital improvement projects and repairs. In re County of Hawai'i, Docket No. CWA-309(a)-24-003 Page 9 of 17