2024-03-05 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Deborah Ward Opposition Testimony

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The SMA permit application notes that 17-18 fire hydrants exist, of which 7-8 are non- functional. Without repair, the broken hydrants pose a risk that would be exacerbated by wildfire. Hydrants should be repaired before other projects are initiated. From 2006 DEIS:Wildfires:The project area is located in an area susceptible to brush fires. Brush fires could easily spread onto the project site without adequate fire buffers on the project perimeter. Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Despite the statement in the SMA proposal that the WWTP can handle 100,000 GPD, we are not able to confirm that any recent upgrades have made this statement true. The DEIS 2006 states that : "The sewer plant is outdated and continued lack of maintenance may lead to contamination.The treatment plant,is in very poor repair and the treatment system technology is over 35 years old.The treatment plant apparently was designed for a flow of 50,000 gpd but has seldom operated beyond a 10,000 gpd flow rate." Where is the solid waste buried and disposed onsite,as described in the SMA proposal? According to the 2006 DEIS,"The sewer lift station located near the beach is currently inoperative. Little is known about the condition of the existing collection system and therefore will require inspection by video camera and repairs made or pipes replaced as required. WE have heard that sewage is leaking from pipes at the park pavilion managed by Hawaii County: Is this because the sewage pump has been non-functional for same period of time? The 2006 DEIS states that"Currently R-2 treatment no longer meets the DOH requirements for reuse or disposal and R-1 treatment level is required.The project's civil engineers have assumed that the treatment plant will be replaced when the new development begins." What are the plans to upgrade or replace the current substandard WWTP? Water sources: The DEIS 2006 states: There are currently two deep wells,located approximately 200 feet apart,and a pump station sited makai of the State Highway near the site entrance.These Ninole wells are used as a potable water supply for the existing residential development as well as water supply for the irrigation of the golf course.These wells have combined pumping capacity of 3.0 million gallons per day(mgd).These wells appear to be in very poor repair and may need to be further inspected by video equipment and water quality testing prior to integration into the potable water system for the proposed community (Figure 4-15).The wells have a working chlorination system;however,the well piping and equipment is in very poor repair and will require replacement if the wells are used with the proposed project. A concrete reservoir of approximately 1 million gallon capacity is located mauka of the Kalana I residences above the Hawaii Belt Highway.This reservoir,with a High Water Level (HWL) of approximately 305 feet elevation,provides the basis for water D Ward Comments 7