Hawaii pays big for stormwater violations
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has agreed to pay $52 million for stormwater violations, with $50 million being used to address federal Clean Water Act issues at highways and airports.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has agreed to pay $52 million for stormwater violations, with $50 million being used to address federal Clean Water Act issues at highways and airports. Some of the violations resulted from construction projects, including one in which oily water ran into airport drains. According to the Honolulu Advertiser, most storm drains in Hawaii’s stormwater systems lead directly to streams or the ocean. Honolulu Advertiser
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