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Kailua Wastewater Plant Gets Major Upgrade
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Groundbreaking begins on an $85 million overhaul of the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant — a critical upgrade to fix years of environmental violations and aging infrastructure. Phase one includes a $61 million sludge processing facility and odor control systems, while a $23 million project rebuilds two key biotowers using microbes to purify wastewater. The EPA’s intervention after 2023 bacterial contamination spikes — sometimes exceeding legal limits by six times — spurred this full-scale renovation. Last year’s $11 million UV disinfection system is already working well, and the plant, serving Kailua and Kaneohe, aims to complete both projects by early 2029 — ensuring cleaner water for every household in the region.
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