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that the new guest rooms will likely be primarily single occupancy and should not <br /> significantly increase potable water demand. According to the Department of Health <br /> (DOH), Safe Drinking Water Branch (SDWB), if there is an average of 25 or more <br /> individuals served at least 60 days per year,the facility qualifies as a public water system <br /> and must comply with Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Title 11, Chapter 20, "Rules <br /> Relating to Public Water Systems." <br /> 28. Wastewater: As part of the amendment approved by the Planning Commission in 2004, <br /> the applicant obtained approval to install a septic system and soil absorption fields in lieu <br /> of an aerobic septic system with leach field to service the wastewater needs of the retreat <br /> center. The facility is currently serviced by four septic tanks and the applicant proposes to <br /> install new septic tanks for the proposed guest rooms,meeting with the approval of the <br /> Department of Health (DOH). DOH has indicated that the additional individual <br /> wastewater systems could negatively impact the ocean due to proximity and soil type, <br /> however, despite attempts to follow up by the applicant, DOH has not specified a <br /> preferred method of wastewater disposal. According to the applicant, they will comply <br /> with DOH requirements if the proposed septic tanks are deemed insufficient during the <br /> building permit process,including the potential installation of an anaerobic septic system. <br /> 29. Solid Waste: In accordance with Condition No. 9 of the Special Permit,the applicant <br /> submitted a solid waste management plan to the Department of Environmental <br /> Management,which was approved. The plan, which remains in place, includes <br /> composting of all green waste,paper, cardboard and food waste. <br /> 30. Other Essential Utilities and Services: There are 60 existing photovoltaic panels which <br /> produce electricity for the retreat center, in addition to storage batteries, converter panels <br /> and a back-up generator. Water is heated by solar panels and telephone service is <br /> available to the site. Police, fire, and emergency services are available nearby in Kapa`au. <br /> AGENCIES' COMMENTS <br /> 31. Department of Public Works-Engineering Division: (Planning Department Exhibit <br /> 5-December 22,2022,Memo) <br /> 32. Department of Water Supply: (Planning Department Exhibit 6-December 14, 2022, <br /> Memo) <br /> -9- <br />