Library of congress cataloginginpublication data water quality on the island of oahu, hawaii, 1999. The following revisions shall be made to the 2002 water system standards. Clarification of the department of veterans affairs va. 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.
It is the first step in formulating an economically sound plan to address water losses. Water heater systems as mandated by act 2 04, session. Many department of health doh employees provided valuable insights and suggestions to this publication. A preliminary water audit begins with the following. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Water system standards divisions 100 department of water supply. Ground water management area designation, keauhou aquifer system area, north kona, hawaii mar. Acknowledgments this is the fourth edition of the water system design manual. By the late 1930s, nine of the thirteen water systems were providing service to the islands population. Despite the fact that so many people own and use these systems, very little information has been available about their design and maintenance until.
Dfm storm water management home honolulu county, hawaii. Hawaii is by reference incorporated herein and made a part of these water system. It is very important that those using water from a rain water catchment system understand all of the potential dangers. 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. The infrastructure is in poor to fair condition and mostly below standard, with many. A system that serves water 60 or more days a year is considered to regularly serve water. Water system design manual doh pub 331123 revised october 2019. Public water systems can be subdivided by regulations. The new community design standards replaces the 2003 publication design guide for community water systems for new construction and modification of existing systems. If a water systems data exceeds a maximum contaminant level or an action level, we refer to that system as being noncompliant. Water system standards and specifications page 3 water and sewer lines, pump station, and electrical contractors. Environmental protection agency and state department of health standards.
Solar water heating design guidelines hawaii energy. A water utilitys energy bill is one of the largest. 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. 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. Distribution system requirements for fire protection. 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.
Safe drinking water branch hawaii department of health. 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. Water system standards standards developed by hawaiis four county departments of water, as amended by the departments 2005 amendments 2005 amendments to the standards. Doh had a policy that water catchment systems were not safe for domestic use. The objectives of the guidelines are to ensure that. Storm water quality branchs swq mission is to empower and provide guidance on minimizing our impact on water quality. 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. Division 400, section 402 approved material list effective immediately.
Rules relating to storm drainage standards dbedt hawaii. The standards for noncommunity public water supplies has been in effect as a rule since 1982. Discuss different uses of water in the ahupuaa system, focusing on the concept of sustainability. The department is in the process of replacing this rule with updated standards. The dhhl has four water systems in its exclusive control. To avoid ambiguity in the meaning of certain terms that have specific purpose and meaning in the context of the water system rules. 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. 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. Those water service areas are located in anahola, kauai. The water system continued to expand through the 1940s and 50s.
Solar water heating design guidelines effective september 7, 2015 june 30, 2016. Dhhls public water systems consistently produce excellent water. Very small water system operators guidebook to preparing for. 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. Solar water heater standards to provide a minimum of 90 percent of the annual average water heating load. 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. Establishing standards for solar water heater systems as mandated by act 2 04, session laws of hawaii 2008. 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. Petition for ground water management area designation. Are dhhl water systems regulated and required to comply with federal and state drinking water standards. Hawaii county department of water supply, city and county of honolulu board of. Aug 21, 2018 health, state of hawaii, or the directors authorized agent. The authority reserves the right to accept or reject any contractor or sub. 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.
Hawaiis drinking water and wastewater systems are plagued by infiltration of. G u i d e l i n e s o n rainwater catchment systems for hawaii. These water systems, several of which were initially developed by sugar plantations, eventually were organized as countyrun systems under the old territorial government. System performance systems shall be designed to provide a minimum of 90% of the annual average water heating load, except. Technical, financial and managerial training is available to help small public water systems maintain compliance with the safe drinking water act. Public water systems can be publicly or privately owned. Epanational pollutant discharge elimination system npdes usgs water. However, it is very unusual for an existing water distribution system. Pack joint coupling c14 female ipt x pack joint, c84 male ipt x pack joint and c44 pack joint x pack joint.
Pigs are central in pohnpeis cultural heritage and food system. Ahupuaa and water cycle unit plan university of hawaii at. For oahu only for service connections and air relief valves. Requirements peculiar to each department are reflected in these standards by tables and special notes. 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. The minimum design life for solar hot water systems is 20 years. This report provides the numbers of public water system violations in each of five categories. Department of land and natural resources commission on water. 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. 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. 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.
Provides clarity and certainty in relation to certain terms that may have a different meaning or reference outside of the water system rules. The term har used in these water system standards refers to the hawaii administrative rules, title 3. All products shall be accepted for use in the program by hawaii energy prior to system installation. The minimum design life for solar swimming pool heaters is 12 years. Water audits and water loss control for public water systems epa 816f02. The manual actuator shall conform in all respects with awwa c504. Any amendments to the water systems standards on this website are posted for the bws only. 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. Macomber n estimated 30,000 to 60,000 people in hawaii are dependent on rainwater catchment systems for their water needs. 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. 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. Water audits and water loss control for public water systems. A water supply should be capable of providing the maximum nff within its distribution system area.
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. After discussions with va, doh has determined that water catchment systems may be made safe for domestic use if certain guidelines are followed. The solar water heater systems standards can be viewed at the pucs offices located on oahu, maui and kauai and on the pucs website. Daily log sheets for operators of disinfection equipment for the verification of disinfection system operation. Hawaii department of health safe drinking water branch.
Training is available for small public water systems, either community or noncommunity, serving a population of. Household wastewater treatment systems university of. Water audits and water loss control for public water. For the department of water supply, county of hawaii, the general requirements. Revised graywater standards on march 18, 1997, the building standards commission approved the revised california graywater standards attached appendix g. Safe drinking water branch newsletters and reports. 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.
Introduction to the public water system supervision program. Solar water press release final hawaii public utilities. 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. Division 400, section 403 standard details 4031 application table detail applicable to no. Systems a public water system has 15 or more service connections or regularly serves at least 25 people 60 or more days a year. Introduction table of contents kauai department of water. Systems shall be designed to provide a minimum of 90% of the annual average water heating load, except as provided for in section 1. For all other amendments, please check with each respective department. 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. The standards and the 2005 amendments are hereby incorporated by reference into the departments rules. The water system standards and water system external corrosion control standards are available for download from the board of water supply bws. Payment for tapped tees or bossed tees with tap sizes. All solar water heater systems must comply with the hawaii public utility commissions puc requirement docket no. Mcls, treatment techniques, variances and exemptions, significant monitoring violations.
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