County residents should prepare for higher utility bills as officials announced a wastewater septic disposal rate increase starting July 1, 2025. The cost for Cesspool/Septic and Waste Activated Sludge Disposal will rise from $64.80 to $88.78 per 1,000 gallons.
The county announced the new rate in a public notice, stating it will be in effect until June 30, 2026. This follows a similar increase made on July 1, 2024. Households and businesses are expected to feel the impact as they adjust their budgets for the higher costs.
In terms of details, for those seeking further information or clarification regarding the increase, the county has directed inquiries to a point of contact. Donald Fujimoto can be reached at 808-241-4084 or via email at [email protected], as outlined in the county's official announcement. This provides an avenue for residents to have their concerns addressed or questions answered about how the rate increase will affect them.
