Current through November, 2024
Section 11-62-35 - Other individual wastewater systems(a) The specific design requirements for composting toilets, incinerator toilets, natural systems, and other individual wastewater systems not specifically covered in this chapter shall be reviewed and approved by the director on a case-by-case basis. Solids generated from such products that are land applied must meet the requirements of subchapter 4. Such products, if sold in Hawaii, shall be approved by the director based on appropriate testing procedures and standards as set forth by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Testing Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The performance data shall be obtained by an agency such as a university or an independent research laboratory acceptable to the director or from the NSF.(b) The director may approve an innovative wastewater system based on the following conditions:(1) The innovative system provides or may provide a benefit to the people of the State;(2) The owner of the innovative system shall agree that for a period of up to twelve months after the initiation of the operation of the innovative system, operational data shall be gathered and submitted to the director; and(3) The owner shall submit a written agreement stating that should the director at any time find the operation of the innovative system unsatisfactory, the owner shall promptly repair or modify the system, or replace it with another acceptable system. [Eff 8/30/91; am and comp 12/09/2004] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-11, 342D-4, 342D-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-11, 322-1 to 322-4, 322-8, 342D-2, 342D-4, 342D-5, 342D-6, 342D-50)