Contents kauai hawaii oahu maui concrete thrust blocks, valve anchor blocks, beams, and jackets b b1 reinforced concrete jacket typical detail 0 0 0 0 b2 horizontal reaction block for water. Over 90% of potable water produced in hawaii comes from groundwater wells, which are pumped out of the ground and boosted to elevated storage reservoirs. Petition for ground water management area designation. For the department of water supply, county of hawaii, the general requirements and covenants for the department of water supply, county of hawaii is by reference incorporated herein and made a part of these water system standards. The water loss problem public water systems face a number of challenges including aging infrastructure, increasing regulatory requirements, water quantity and quality concerns and inadequate resources. The following revisions shall be made to the 2002 water system standards. All solar water heater systems must comply with the hawaii public utility commissions puc requirement docket no. Household wastewater treatment systems university of. The water system continued to expand through the 1940s and 50s. A preliminary water audit begins with the following. All products shall be accepted for use in the program by hawaii energy prior to system installation.
Water audits and water loss control for public water. Water system standards and specifications page 3 water and sewer lines, pump station, and electrical contractors. The solar water heater systems standards can be viewed at the pucs offices located on oahu, maui and kauai and on the pucs website. Mcls, treatment techniques, variances and exemptions, significant monitoring violations. Systems shall be designed to provide a minimum of 90% of the annual average water heating load, except as provided for in section 1. G u i d e l i n e s o n rainwater catchment systems for hawaii.
Macomber n estimated 30,000 to 60,000 people in hawaii are dependent on rainwater catchment systems for their water needs. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. By the late 1930s, nine of the thirteen water systems were providing service to the islands population. The standards and the 2005 amendments are hereby incorporated by reference into the departments rules. A water supply should be capable of providing the maximum nff within its distribution system area. Hawaii is by reference incorporated herein and made a part of these water system. Jan 01, 2020 drinking water reports annual public water system compliance report the safe drinking water act requires states to provide epa with an annual report of violations of the primary drinking water standards. After discussions with va, doh has determined that water catchment systems may be made safe for domestic use if certain guidelines are followed. Are dhhl water systems regulated and required to comply with federal and state drinking water standards. Solar hot water system specifications and requirements general this specification addresses the installation of solar thermal hot water systems for use in domestic hot water heating or in swimming pool heating. Payment for tapped tees or bossed tees with tap sizes. Clean water branch cwb cwb protects the public health of residents and tourists who enjoy playing in and around hawaii s coastal and inland water resources. The standards for noncommunity public water supplies has been in effect as a rule since 1982.
Pack joint coupling c14 female ipt x pack joint, c84 male ipt x pack joint and c44 pack joint x pack joint. Distribution system requirements for fire protection. Discuss different uses of water in the ahupuaa system, focusing on the concept of sustainability. Municipally owned and operated separate storm sewer system issued by the hawaii department of health doh under the authority by the united states environmental. This report provides the numbers of public water system violations in each of five categories. Doh had a policy that water catchment systems were not safe for domestic use. Establishing standards for solar water heater systems as mandated by act 2 04, session laws of hawaii 2008. The term har used in these water system standards refers to the hawaii administrative rules, title 3. In designing a new water distribution system or improvements within an existing distribution system, it is customary to provide for the nff within the design area. The objectives of the guidelines are to ensure that. Training is available for small public water systems, either community or noncommunity, serving a population of.
Those water service areas are located in anahola, kauai. The dhhl has four water systems in its exclusive control. Section 221f of the hawaiian homes commission act requires that the department of hawaiian home lands keep never sell any water system in its exclusive control. For all other amendments, please check with each respective department. The quality of the water that enters the citys drainage system directly impacts the health of our island because these waters flow untreated to our natural waterways and ocean. Board of certification of public water system operators hawaii department of health safe drinking water branch 2385 waimano home road uluakupu building 4 pearl city, hi 967821400 contacts.
The new community design standards replaces the 2003 publication design guide for community water systems for new construction and modification of existing systems. Requirements peculiar to each department are reflected in these standards by tables and special notes. Many department of health doh employees provided valuable insights and suggestions to this publication. The board of water supply approves the following ford meter box products for inclusion into the approved materials list of the water system standards for oahu only. Water and sewer utility design standards table of contents chapter 4 4. The department is in the process of replacing this rule with updated standards. Water system design manual doh pub 331123 revised october 2019. Ahupuaa and water cycle unit plan university of hawaii at.
These water systems, several of which were initially developed by sugar plantations, eventually were organized as countyrun systems under the old territorial government. Hawaii administrative rules title 11, chapter 54 water quality standards pdf 111 pp, 23 mb hawaii administrative rules title 11, chapter 55 water pollution control pdf 403 pp, 4 mb. Very small water system operators guidebook to preparing for. Department of land and natural resources commission on water.
Water system standards standards developed by hawaiis four county departments of water, as amended by the departments 2005 amendments 2005 amendments to the standards. Solar water heater standards to provide a minimum of 90 percent of the annual average water heating load. For oahu only for service connections and air relief valves. Despite the fact that so many people own and use these systems, very little information has been available about their design and maintenance until. The authority reserves the right to accept or reject any contractor or sub. The infrastructure is in poor to fair condition and mostly below standard, with many. Safe drinking water branch newsletters and reports. The mission of the safe drinking water branch of the department of health is to safeguard public health by protecting hawaii s drinking water sources surface water and groundwater from contamination and assure that owners and operators of public water systems provide safe drinking water to the community. If a water systems data exceeds a maximum contaminant level or an action level, we refer to that system as being noncompliant. The minimum design life for solar swimming pool heaters is 12 years. Hawaiis drinking water and wastewater systems are plagued by infiltration of. Technical, financial and managerial training is available to help small public water systems maintain compliance with the safe drinking water act.
Clarification of the department of veterans affairs va. This division shall govern the construction of water system facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of water supply of the various counties in the state of hawaii. The public water system must be designed and constructed in accordance with the divisions minimum standards for. However, it is very unusual for an existing water distribution system. Ground water management area designation, keauhou aquifer system area, north kona, hawaii mar. System performance systems shall be designed to provide a minimum of 90% of the annual average water heating load, except.
It is very important that those using water from a rain water catchment system understand all of the potential dangers. Water audits and water loss control for public water systems epa 816f02. Introduction to the public water system supervision program. Safe drinking water branch sdwb this branch is responsible for safeguarding public health by protecting hawaii s drinking water sources surface water and groundwater from contamination and assures that owners and operators. If the pressure continues to decrease to 20 psi, both tanks will be out of water and the only supply will be from the pump. Hawaii county department of water supply, city and county of honolulu board of. Epanational pollutant discharge elimination system npdes usgs water. The contractor shall obtain the necessary permits from the department of public works and any other affected agency before he begins work on county streets.
Guidelines for the treatment and use of recycled water 51502 page ii table of contents continued chapter section page viii engineering reports and submittals for water reuse projects a. Hawaii department of health safe drinking water branch. Payment for service saddles, if allowed by the department, will be made at the respective unit price bid based on the actual number of service saddles installed and tested. Solar water press release final hawaii public utilities. Introduction table of contents kauai department of water. The most significant change in the standards is that gray water systems can now be used in commercial, industrials, and multifamily projects, as well as singlefamily residences. Any amendments to the water systems standards on this website are posted for the bws only.
Water audits and water loss control for public water systems. Systems a public water system has 15 or more service connections or regularly serves at least 25 people 60 or more days a year. Pigs are central in pohnpeis cultural heritage and food system. Standards adopted october 4, 1999 effective january 1, 2000 amended section 14 and plates 1, 2, and 6 november 27, 2010 effective may 1, 2011 amended page ii, sections 11, 12, and section 15 december 12, 2012 effective june 1, 20. The manual actuator shall conform in all respects with awwa c504. Daily log sheets for operators of disinfection equipment for the verification of disinfection system operation. Rainwater catchment systems for hawaii isbn 1929325231 patricia s. Dhhls public water systems consistently produce excellent water. Division 400, section 403 standard details 4031 application table detail applicable to no. Revised graywater standards on march 18, 1997, the building standards commission approved the revised california graywater standards attached appendix g. Dfm storm water management home honolulu county, hawaii. Water system standards divisions 100 department of water supply.
Environmental protection agency and state department of health standards. A system that serves water 60 or more days a year is considered to regularly serve water. Solar water heating design guidelines effective september 7, 2015 june 30, 2016. Division 400, section 402 approved material list effective immediately. Energy may also be needed to treat the water to potable standards and push the water through the distribution system. For the department of water supply, county of hawaii, the general requirements. Nevada currently has 17 systems that are noncompliant with healthbased primary drinking water standards and 12 additional systems that are noncompliant with other secondary drinking water standards.
Public water systems can be subdivided by regulations. Provides clarity and certainty in relation to certain terms that may have a different meaning or reference outside of the water system rules. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data water quality on the island of oahu, hawaii, 1999. Also, for wells intended for municipal use, please be aware of the well construction standards in water system standards, state of hawaii, 2002 as amended and the american water works association awwa standards for water. Solar water heating design guidelines hawaii energy. Water heater systems as mandated by act 2 04, session. Safe drinking water branch hawaii department of health. Manufacturers and suppliers are invited to submit a letter requesting the inclusion of specific materials in the approved materials list via an addendum to the current version of the water system standards. Acknowledgments this is the fourth edition of the water system design manual. Storm water quality branchs swq mission is to empower and provide guidance on minimizing our impact on water quality. The minimum design life for solar hot water systems is 20 years. It is the first step in formulating an economically sound plan to address water losses.
A water utilitys energy bill is one of the largest. Rules relating to storm drainage standards dbedt hawaii. Aug 21, 2018 health, state of hawaii, or the directors authorized agent. The water system standards and water system external corrosion control standards are available for download from the board of water supply bws.
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