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review of the calculations, DWS determined that one unit of water at an average 400 <br />gallons per day could be made available to the property via the existing 2-inch meter to <br />satisfy the project's potable water needs. The applicant has also represented that they will <br />comply with all requirements of the Fire Department for providing adequate fire <br />suppression, whether by an on -site water catchment system, connecting with the <br />adjoining Orchidland Convenience Center fire suppression water system, or other <br />alternatives. <br />30. Wastewater: Currently there is a cesspool on the subject property servicing the <br />wastewater needs of the warehouse facility. According to the State Department of Health <br />(DOH), they did not approve of the connection of the agricultural warehouse to the <br />existing cesspool, which is considered a violation of Section 11-62-08(b), Hawaii <br />Administrative Rules (HAR). According to DOH, the applicant will be required to retain <br />the services of a licensed engineer to design and a licensed contractor to construct a new <br />wastewater system that complies with Chapter 11-62, HAR for the proposed use. <br />31. Solid Waste: There is no municipal solid waste collection in the County. According to <br />the applicant, any solid waste generated by the warehouse operation is currently being <br />disposed of at County solid waste transfer stations in Kea`au. According to the <br />Department of Environmental Management (DEM)-Solid Waste Division, commercial <br />operations, among other uses, may not use transfer stations for solid waste disposal. <br />32. Other Essential Utilities and Services: Electric, telephone, and internet services are <br />available to the site and are currently supporting the existing warehouse use. Police, fire, <br />and medical services are available nearby in Kea`au and Pahoa. <br />AGENCIES' COMMENTS <br />33. Department of Public Works — Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit <br />2 — August 3, 2022 Memo) <br />34. Department of Public Works — Building Division: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 — <br />August 10, 2022 Memo) <br />35. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 — July 18, 2022 letter <br />and September 1, 2022 letter) <br />36. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 5 — July <br />20, 2022 Memo) <br />-7- <br />