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To request language or accessibility for HDOH programs or public meetings, please contact the HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, at (808) 586-4400 or email:
[email protected]
. Please allow sufficient time for HDOH to meet accommodation requests.
如欲針對在 HDOH 計劃或公開會議中提出語言或無障礙便利方面的要求，請聯絡 HDOH 非歧視協調員，致電 (808) 586-4400 或發送電子郵件至：
[email protected]
。請為 HDOH 留出足夠的時間來滿足您的便利要求。
Ren eom kopwe tungor fosun fonu ika atotongeni ren HDOH programs kena ika mwichen aramas meinisin kena, kose mochen kori ewe HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, non (808)586-4400 ika email:
[email protected]
. Kose mochen mut ngenitamenon fansoun ren an HDOH epwe tori anenian tungor kena.
No ke noi ‘ana i kōkua ma ka māhele ‘ōlelo a i ‘ole ka lawelawe kīnānā ‘ana no nā papa hana a ka HDOH a i ‘ole nā hālāwai no ka lehulehu, e kūkā me ka Luna Ho‘okae o ka HDOH ma ka helu (808) 586-4400 a i ‘ole e leka uila i ka
[email protected]
. E ‘ae aku i ka manawa lō‘ihi kūpono e ho‘oponopono ai ka HDOH i kāu noi.
Tapno agkiddaw ti lenggwahe wenno pannaka-access ti programa ti HDOH wenno pampubliko nga miting, pangaasim ta kontakem ti non-discrimination nga coordinator ti HDOH sadjay (808) 586-4400 wenno email:
[email protected]
. Pangaasim ta ipaayam tiHDOH ti undas a tiempo a mangasikaso dagiti kiddaw ti pagdagusan.
HDOHのプログラムまたはオープンな会議における言語やアクセシビリティのリクエストは、HDOH無差別コーディネーター（電話：(808) 586-4400、またはメール：
[email protected]
）までご連絡ください。HDOHがご要望にお応えできるよう、十分な時間をお取りください。
HDOH 프로그램 또는 공개 회의에 대한 언어 지원 또는 장애인 편의를 요청하시려면 HDOH 차별금지 조정관에게 (808) 5864400으로 전화하거나 이메일(
[email protected]
)로 연락해 주십시오. HDOH에서 요청된 편의 사항을 마련할 수 있도록 충분한 시간을 주시기 바랍니다.
如需申请针对 HDOH 计划或公开会议的语言或无障碍服务，请致电 (808) 586-4400，或发送电子邮件至： :
[email protected]
联系 HDOH 非歧视协调员。请留出足够的时间，以便 HDOH 有充足的时间来满足便利安排请求。
Ñan kajjitõk am maron bõk melele ikijen kajin ak lale melele ko ñan burokraam ko an HDOH ak kwelok ko aoleb armij remaron etal ñane, jouj im kebaak Rikõlaajrak eo ej lale Ejellok Kalijeklok an HDOH, ilo (808) 586-4400 ñe ejab email:
[email protected]
. Jouj im lelok ien ñan an HDOH kõtõbrak kajjitõk ko ikijen mennin jibañ.
Ina ia talosagaina le gagana po o le mauaina o polokalama o le HDOH po o fonotaga lautele, faamolemole faafesootai le Taitai Faamaopoopo o le HDOH e Le FaailogaLanu, i le (808) 586-4400 po o le imeli:
[email protected]
. Faamolemole ia faʻaavanoa se taimi talafeagai mo le HDOH e faataunuʻu ai ia talosaga.
Si desea solicitar servicios lingüísticos o accesibilidad para los programas o reuniones públicas del HDOH, contáctese con la coordinadora de actos de no discriminación del HDOH al (808) 586-4400 o por correo electrónico:
[email protected]
. Le pedimos que nosconceda tiempo suficiente para que el HDOH pueda satisfacer sus solicitudes de ayuda.
Para humiling ng wika o pagiging magagamit para sa mga programa o mga pampublikong pagpupulong ng HDOH, pakikontak ang Koordinador ng Walang Diskriminasyon ng HDOH, sa (808)586-4400 o mag-email sa:
[email protected]
. Mangyaring bigyan ngsapat na oras ang HDOH para makatugon sa mga kahilingan sa akomodasyon.
Ke kole ʻa e lea fakafonua pe lava ʻo ngāue ʻaki ʻa e ngaahi polokalama HDOH pe ngaahi fakataha fakapuleʻangá, kātaki ʻo fetuʻutaki ki he Kōʻotineita ʻIkai-Filifilimānako ʻa e HDOH, ʻi he (808) 586-4400 pe ʻīmeili:
[email protected]
. Kātaki ʻo ʻoange ha taimi feʻunga maʻá e HDOH ke fakakakao ʻa e ngaahi kole ki he nofoʻangá.
หากต้องการขอภาษาอื่นเพิ่มเติมหรือการเข้าถึงโปรแกรม HDOH หรือการประชุมสาธารณะ โปรดติดต่อผู้ประสานงานด้านการไม่เลือกปฏิบัติของ HDOH ที่หมายเลข (808) 586-4400 หรืออีเมล:
[email protected]
โปรดให้เวลาอย่างเพียงพอเพื่อให้ทาง HDOH สามารถตอบสนองต่อคาขอที่พ ักได้
Để yêu cầu ngôn ngữ hoặc quyền tiếp cận các chương trình HDOH hoặc các cuộc họp công khai, vui lòng liên hệ với Điều phối viên Phụ trách về Không phân biệt Đối xử của HDOH theo số (808)586-4400 hoặc gửi email tới:
[email protected]
. Vui lòng choHDOH đủ thời gian để đáp ứng các yêu cầu về biện pháp trợ giúp đặc biệt.
Aron mohangyo og pinulongan o access para sa mga programa sa HDOH o publikong mga miting, palihog kontaka ang HDOH Non-Discrimination Coordinator, sa (808) 586-4400 o pag-email sa:
[email protected]
. Palihog paghatag og igong panahon aron maatiman sa HDOH ang hangyo para sa akomodasyon.
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THE CLEAN WATER BRANCH
The Clean Water Branch (CWB) safeguards public health and Hawaiʻi’s coastal and inland waters by regulating point source pollutant discharges and managing the fecal indicator bacteria public notification program. We carry out this mission by administering the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program in Hawaii and implementing the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act monitoring program.
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When to Contact the Clean Water Branch
Please contact us for concerns involving:
NPDES Complaints
– facilities that may be violating their NPDES permit.
Point-Source Discharges to State Surface Waters
– facilities or activities discharging without a required NPDES permit.
Wastewater Spills that Reach State Surface Waters.
BEACH Act Program Monitoring Issues
– concerns related to BEACH Act sampling sites or posted advisories.
Integrated Report
– submitting monitoring data during the call for data.
Water Quality Standards
– interpretation and implementation via NPDES permits.
What is Not Under Our Jurisdiction
The Clean Water Branch does
not
have jurisdiction over:
Polluted Runoff or Nonpoint Source Pollution
– human waste, litter, pesticide runoff, water discoloration, observed illegal dumping.
Coastal erosion, seawalls, fish kills, or naturally occurring bacteria/algal blooms.
Solid waste issues related to homelessness or other social concerns.
For these issues, please contact the appropriate federal, state, or county programs.
Click on this link to go to our Contacts page for our contact information.
Recent Announcements
See below for a list of pinned announcements and the 5 most recent announcements from the Clean Water Branch. Announcements include updates on rulemaking, uploads of informational documents, and other informational announcements. To see all announcements, go to the
Announcements Page
(PINNED) AFTER THE KONA LOW FLOODS
Posted: April 9, 2026
AFTER THE KONA LOW FLOODS The Department of Health cares about your health and safety. For information and guidance on staying healthy during the post-flood cleanup, please click on the following link: AFTER THE KONA LOW FLOODS   ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Please keep safe and stay informed. The Clean Water Branch has actively been collecting and […]
(PINNED) CWB Publishes New State Waters Mapper Resource
Posted: March 2, 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) is continuing its commitment to protecting State surface waters after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision reduced federal oversight of certain waters. The DOH is providing clear guidance to help communities understand how state waters are identified and regulated under Hawaii law. This ensures Hawaii’s rare and fragile ecosystems remain […]
(PINNED) The Clean Water Branch Water Quality Data Page is Temporarily Unavailable
Posted: June 20, 2024
Aloha! The water quality data page is temporarily unavailable. We are in the process of upgrading our websites to better serve Hawai’i. Please visit this page for any areas currently under an advisory: https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/landing. This will include any beaches sampled that require an advisory due to elevated fecal indicator bacteria counts. Questions? Please feel free to contact […]
NOVO ISSUED TO HAWAIIAN DREDGING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Posted: January 30, 2026
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to HDCC for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws occurring in Hanapepe, Island of Kauai. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. HDCC Hanapepe NOVO Docket No. 2025-CW-EO-44
NOVO ISSUED TO WAILEHUA I, LLC
Posted: October 14, 2025
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Wailehua I, LLC for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. NOVO for Wailehua I, LLC
NOVO Issued to Michael Lee Graves and Yui Paula Hoptowit
Posted: July 8, 2025
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Yui Paula Hoptowit and Michael Lee Graves for violations of Hawaii’s Water Pollution laws. A copy of the NOVO is available at the link below. Waihee Stream NOVO Docket No. 2025-CW-EO-21
Active Public Notices and Upcoming Public Hearings
See below for a list of active public notices and scheduled upcoming public hearings.
Active public notices are those public notices that are still in their public comment period (i.e., the CWB is still accepting public comments on the public notice documents). Upcoming public hearings are those public hearings that have been scheduled but have not yet been held.
Click on the applicable post for more information related to that public notice or public hearing, including instructions on how to participate in the public participation process.
Supporting documents for active public notices can be accessed here.
If there are no posts other than the informational post listed here, then there are no active public notices or upcoming scheduled public hearings.
CWB Begins Public Comment Period and Schedules Public Hearing for Proposed Amendments to HAR Chapter 11-55 and HAR Chapter 11-55 Appendices B, E, F, G, K
Posted: April 10, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO HAR CHAPTER 11-55 AND HAR CHAPTER 11-55 APPENDICES B, E, F, G, K DOCKET NO. CWB-1-26 April 10, 2026 The Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB) is scheduling a public comment period from the date […]
CWB Begins Public Comment Period of Section 401 WQC Application and Tentative Determination for USCG Base Honolulu Berth G Extension
Posted: March 25, 2026
NOTICE OF SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION APPLICATION AND CLEAN WATER BRANCH TENTATIVE DETERMINATION FOR USCG BASE HONOLULU BERTH G EXTENSION PROJECT HONOLULU, ISLAND OF OAHU, HAWAII FILE NO. WQC1101 / FEDERAL FILE NO. POH-2022-00187 DOCKET NO. WQC1101 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD MARCH 25, 2026 – APRIL 24, 2026 The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH), […]
Active Public Notices and Upcoming Public Hearings Information
Posted: June 30, 2022
The Department of Health, Clean Water Branch (CWB) will post information regarding active public notices and upcoming scheduled public hearings on our website on the Active Public Notices and Upcoming Public Hearings Page as well as an updated list on our Home page. Active public notices are those public notices that are still in their […]
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