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Preventable spills are those that we could have theoretically prevented. Prevention <br />methods generally include inspecting, cleaning and repairing damaged sewers and pump <br />stations. In order to completely prevent the spills, we would need to inspect or clean <br />lines much more frequently than we do now. This would be prohibitively expensive and <br />not cost effective. Historically we used to have quite a few preventable spills every year <br />and most other counties still have them. We have been fortunate to have gotten ahead of <br />this problem in the last few years and now rarely have a preventable spill. However, just <br />because other agencies continue to have preventable spills does not mean they are <br />ineffective. The problems are many and it is not easy to avoid spills. We could change <br />the language to "theoretically preventable". <br />2. Obtain acceptable rating from the Department of Health for at least 60% of our total <br />number of facilities for FY 03-04. <br />1. How bad is it currently that we do not have acceptable ratings for all County of Hawaii <br />facilities? In order to obtain acceptable ratings, what will the cost be? <br />It is not necessarily bad that we do not have acceptable ratings for all our facilities. In <br />order to obtain all acceptable ratings, regulatory as well as financial obstacles need to <br />be addressed including removal of sewer connection exemptions and funding for effluent <br />reuse in Kona, which would cost between $5-10M. <br />3. Maintain laboratory quality control for FY 03-04. <br />1. Please explain when we started to maintain laboratory quality control. What kinds of <br />tests does this cover? <br />We have always maintained laboratory quality control. What this item primarily refers <br />to is a national laboratory Quality Control test, which we have always passed. <br />PROGRAM EXPENDITURES <br />PAGE 3 <br />5631.02-110 Repairs to Facilities <br />1. Is this account necessary? Only $2440 expended in the last 2-1/2 years. <br />Yes. This is for routine facility repairs not covered by equipment replacement fund. <br />2. Are facilities being neglected? <br />No. <br />5631.02-217 Cleaning/Sanitation Supplies <br />1. Request more detail for Misc. Process Control since large increase. <br />Increase due to initiation of chemical injection for odor control in Hilo collection system. <br />PAGE 4 <br />5631.02-341 Misc. Charges <br />1. What does EM admin Fees cover? <br />18 <br />