
Hawaii American Water Resolves Wastewater Overflow Near Lunalilo Home Road
HONOLULU (January 31, 2025) – Hawaii American Water has resolved two weather related wastewater overflow events that began on Thursday afternoon near Lunalilo Home Road in Honolulu.
Due to extreme precipitation in the area over the last 48 hours, two events occurred resulting in the discharge of approximately 370,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into Kuapa Pond and one of its tributaries. Hawaii American Water crews took immediate action and managed to successfully contain and address both events by early Friday morning.
Hawaii American Water has posted warning signs in the affected areas and testing is ongoing. Hawaii American Water’s pump stations and pumps are functioning properly. The company has been in close contact with the State Department of Health.
“The overflows have been resolved successfully and safely,” said Hawaii American Water’s Operations Manager Lee Mansfield. “We want to thank our employees who worked quickly and safely to address these incidents and our partners at the Health Department for their support.”
About Hawaii American Water
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality wastewater services to approximately 30,000 people.
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality wastewater services to approximately 30,000 people.
HONOLULU (January 31, 2025) – Hawaii American Water has resolved two weather related wastewater overflow events that began on Thursday afternoon near Lunalilo Home Road in Honolulu.
Due to extreme precipitation in the area over the last 48 hours, two events occurred resulting in the discharge of approximately 370,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into Kuapa Pond and one of its tributaries. Hawaii American Water crews took immediate action and managed to successfully contain and address both events by early Friday morning.
Hawaii American Water has posted warning signs in the affected areas and testing is ongoing. Hawaii American Water’s pump stations and pumps are functioning properly. The company has been in close contact with the State Department of Health.
“The overflows have been resolved successfully and safely,” said Hawaii American Water’s Operations Manager Lee Mansfield. “We want to thank our employees who worked quickly and safely to address these incidents and our partners at the Health Department for their support.”
About Hawaii American Water
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality wastewater services to approximately 30,000 people.
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality wastewater services to approximately 30,000 people.