2019-02-27 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report

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process and will be submitted to WWD by 3/22/19. Once the design concept is determined, a follow-up meeting will be scheduled with Hawaiian cultural groups and archaeologists to discuss impacts to the Māmalahoa Trail. G. WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECTS: • Pua Sewage Pump Station (SPS) Upgrade: Design items for additional upgrades needed besides pump replacement at the Pua SPS is being worked into the contract. It includes a complete renovation to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical upgrades to the pump station. Cause for renovation is due to deterioration of the wet well from H2S; electrical component damage due to H2S corrosion and the overall age of the facility; and mechanical damage due to faulty discharge line valves due to hydraulic surging. Work is to include upgrading the HVAC; replacing/upgrading components of the electrical system; replacing corroded duct work; upgrading the wet well level control system; and improving on safety issues by eliminating fire and electrical hazards to achieve compliance with NFPA 820 and 70E. The project is funded by CWSRF monies. • ZOM Dilution and Assimilative Capacity Study: The Pāpa‘ikou Study was finalized on 11/28/18 and submitted with the NPDES permit renewal for the facility on 11/29/18. The Kulaʻimano draft study was submitted on 11/1/18. The Hilo draft study will be finalized for submittal with the NPDES permit renewal that is due 3/19/19. H. ULU WINI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: • WWD continues to maintain stability of the treatment plant with the goal of achieving consistent process data and meeting the regulatory as well as expected effluent limits. The treatment system currently meets DOH regulatory requirements, and nutrient removal is taking place. The longer term goal being considered is to install a gravity sewer line in Hina Lani Street that connects to the existing dry sewer in Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway as part of the North Kona Sewer Pump Station project. The Ulu Wini Housing community would connect to the gravity line and the existing Kaloko WWTP would be decommissioned. • State DOH is being kept apprised of the progress. I. SEWER RATE STUDY UPDATE: • Bill for ordinance for a sewer rate increase was heard by the County Council on 2/5/19. Second reading is scheduled for 2/20/19. J. UPDATE ON WATER SHUT-OFF FOR NON PAYMENT OF SEWER BILLS: • DEM is currently drafting administrative rules for the implementation of water shut-off for non-payment of sewer fees. The Department of Water Supply (DWS) is also drafting amendments to its rules to allow for water 12