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by a licensed civil engineer. The seven (7) water storage tanks will be used for, but not <br />limited to, two (2) fire suppression tanks, three (3) operational tanks, and two (2) potable <br />water tanks to be refilled by water tankers. Additionally, the applicant has stated that they <br />will comply with all requirements of the Fire Department for providing adequate access <br />and sufficient quantities and flow rates of water for fire suppression. According to the <br />Department of Health (DOH), the Safe Drinking Water Branch's authority on drinking <br />water quality is based on the definition of a public water system as a system that serves 25 <br />or more individuals at least 60 days per year or has at least 15 service connections. Public <br />water systems are regulated by DOH and shall be in compliance with HRS Title 11, Chapter <br />20. DOH further recommends that the subdivision lots be connected to an existing public <br />water system as they do not support the use of private rain catchment systems for drinking <br />purposes. <br />25. Wastewater: The subject property is not served by the County sewer system. The applicant <br />proposes the construction of septic systems to accommodate the needs of the entire project. <br />According to DOH, septic systems may not be used if the total wastewater flow for the <br />development exceeds 15,000 gallons per day. Additionally, DOH states that the proposed <br />development shall comply with Chapter 11-62, HAR, "Wastewater Systems." <br />26. Other Essential Utilities and Services: Electricity, telephone, and cable services are <br />available to the site. Police, fire and medical services are available nearby in Kea`au and <br />Pahoa. <br />AGENCIES' COMMENTS <br />27. Department of Environmental Management: (Planning Department Exhibit 2 — <br />October 14, 2022 Memo) <br />28. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 3 — October 7, 2022 <br />Memo) <br />29. Fire Department: (Planning Department Exhibit 4 — September 30, 2022 Memo) <br />30. Department of Land and Natural Resources — Engineering Division: (Planning <br />Department Exhibit 5 — October 24, 2022 Memo) <br />31. Department of Land and Natural Resources — Division of Forestry and Wildlife: <br />(Planning Department Exhibit 6 — October 28, 2022 Memo) <br />32. Department of Health: (Planning Department Exhibit 7 — September 29, 2022 Memo) <br />-6- <br />