Residents and travelers in Hanapēpē are facing disruptions following a significant wastewater spill that has spurred emergency actions by county officials. The County of Kaua'i issued on Wednesday evening reports that a major leak was detected at the Hanapēpē Fire Station sewer pump station around 5:30 p.m. The incident has caused an estimated 50,000 gallons of wastewater to spill, resulting in a closure of Hana Road.
Efforts to manage the spill are ongoing, with the deployment of sewer trucks working overnight to bypass the compromised pump station. An announcement from the County of Kaua'i outlines that construction work is slated to begin in the morning to address the issue. Meanwhile, the affected area awaits adequate disinfection and the installation of necessary signage indicating the present hazard.
The leakage has been contained within the Hanapēpē storm drain system, and authorities are taking steps to disinfect and mitigate the environmental impact. Concerned citizens or those seeking more information are encouraged to reach out to Donald Fujimoto of the Wastewater Management Division at 808-241-4083 or via email at [email protected], as prominently stated in the County of Kaua'i notice.
