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Though Banned in 2005, Large Cesspools Still Pollute Hawaiian Waters

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued penalty orders fining the County of Hawaii and the owner of Johnson Resort Properties for failing to close large-capacity cesspools, which have been banned since April 2005." ..."These actions are part of our continued effort to close large-capacity cesspools to protect drinking water and near-shore water resources in Hawaii," said Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator of EPA's Pacific Southwest region. "Owners and operators need to promptly close their large-capacity cesspools to protect Hawaii waters, as we will continue to pursue violators." - excerpt from this U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release.

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