Good governance demands elected public official be honest and transparent. Elected public officials represent the people and to provide for the people. We have been patient and tolerant. We have been tested. We are Idle No More!

1. TSUNAMI WARNING – CIVIL DEFENSE – MAYOR ALAN ARAKAWA
Take cover – Move away from Coastal Areas – Move to Higher Ground
Maui KPOA 93.5 FM – Public Service Announcement
September 16, 2016
The major issue for Wailuku-Kahului WWRF (Waste Water Reclamation
Facility) is its exposure to tsunami. What is the logic of a waste water treatment
plant for the sub-division in another area relate to keeping The Wailuku-Kahului
WWRF at its present location?
Due to the non-response from Chery Okuma and/or the Mayors' Office, the
private investors felt disrespected. The total and complete indifference to their
offer, their reading in the newspapers and reports in the media, and from their
contacts within the Mayor's administration the investors have concluded that no
one is in control of this circus and to participate in the continuing folly of the
situation would be pointless. The investors have thrown up their hands, have
given up trying and have withdrawn further participation.
This is a project that is needed to be taken seriously. If the last tsunami event was
not a wakeup call I cannot fathom what would be. A tsunami wiping out the
Wailuku-Kahului WWRF?
If there is one project that will re-vitalize the Maui economy the re-location of
the Wailuku-Kahului WWRF should be given the highest priority.
Source: CMH correspondence 2010. Please refer to background material below.
“The County of Maui owns and operates 18 wells: eight in Kahului, four in Lahaina,
three in Kihei and three in Kaunakakai on Molokai. Seventeen of the injection wells in
Maui County range in depth from 180 to 385 feet; Molokai has one that is 29 feet deep.”
“Except for one well on Molokai, which is located less than a mile from the Kaunakakai
Wastewater Treatment Plant and monitored on a regular basis, County of Maui wells are
located within our wastewater treatment plant sites to allow close monitoring of use and
performance and avoid potential pumping costs that would otherwise be passed on to
sewer users.”
“Currently, 22% of our wastewater is recycled and reused for landscape, golf course
and agricultural irrigation, fire control and construction dust control. It is important to
note that during rainy periods less recycled wastewater is needed and therefore less
utilized – resulting in a larger percentage disposed of through injection wells.”
Source: County of Maui – FAQ – Wastewater Injection Wells
Web Accessed September 16, 2016. http://www.co.maui.hi.us/FAQ.aspx?TID=83#a_83

2. Water Reuse from County of Maui
Wastewater Reclamation Facilities (mgd)
FY 2012
Facility Design Avg. Avg. Peak Avg. %
Flow Flow Reuse Reuse Reuse
(mgd) (mgd) (mgd) (mgd)
Kihei (R-1) 8.0 3.34 1.65 1.95 49.5
Lahaina (R-1) 9.0 3.82 1.41 1.80 36.9
Wailuku-Kahului (R-2) 7.9 3.85 0.16 0.17 4.3
Molokai (R-2) 0.3 0.16 0.08 0.01 4.9
Lanai (R-1) 0.5 0.30 0.30 0.35 100.0
TOTALS 25.7 11.47 3.53 4.28 30.8
Where does it go?
(11.47 mgd average for 2012)
Disposal via injection wells 69% or 7.9 mgd
Water Reuse (3.31% 3.5 mgd)
Source: The County of Maui’s Water Reuse Program: An Overview County of Maui - Department
of Environmental Management, Wastewater Reclamation Division – DLNR, Commission on Water
Resources Management. January 23, 2013. Web Accessed: September 16, 2016
http://files.hawaii.gov/dlnr/cwrm/submittal/2013/sb201301C2.pdf
Injection well discharges are injurious to human health, beach goers, toxic to
coastal environment and ecosystems, poisons food resources from the sea.
Continuing business as usual, telling why not, no money, not enough money,
or by playing the numbers game does not sit well. Sitting still, irresponsible
excuses, and not aggressively pursuing available alternatives has tested our
patience and sense of governance for the People.
We demand responsible ACTION! We demand ACCOUNTABILITY!
WE ARE IDLE NO MORE!

3. Background Material
Clif Hasegawa <clifhasegawa@gmail.com>
Renewable Energy Project: R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater
Reclamation Facility (WWRF)
Clif Hasegawa <clifhasegawa@gmail.com> Tue, May 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM
To: Robb Cole <RCole@hawaiilandusegroup.com>
Robb,
This is by far the largest and most important project I am working on.
Mayor Tavares and her staff have been briefed but have been lackadaisical and indifferent to pursing this
project.
Chris Hart, Al Fukuyama, Kai Nishiki, Lucienne de Naie and Irene Bowie have been briefed.
Whether this project, a major one for Maui County, will move forward will depend on what happens later this
year.
May be you can help Maui by getting the word out.
Clif
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Clif Hasegawa <clifhasegawa@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:03 AM
Subject: Re: R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WWRF)
To: Peter Boucher <pboucher@hawaii.rr.com>
Dear Peter,
Thank you for joining my LinkedIn network.
On January 18, 2010 I contacted Clark Hashimoto, Agriculture Specialist for Maui County and asked for a
contact person to discuss private investment for the R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater
Reclamation Facility (WWRF), specifically to re-locate the Wailuku-Kahului Waste Water Treatment Plant.
On February 2, 2010 Clark Hashimoto advised me at Mayor Charmaine Tavares proclamation signing for “Got
Choice… Think Local” that my contact person for Mayor Tavares is to be Cheryl Okuma,
Director, County of Maui Dept of Environmental Management.
The forwarded email on February 3, 2010 from me to Cheryl Okuma is provided for your information
To this date I have not received a reply from Ms. Okuma. Clark Hashimoto has advised me, after several
inquiries and repeatedly, that "the matter is being studied by Mayor Tavares' Special Task Force".

4. My response has repeatedly been, "Why do you need a special task force to accomplish what has already been
done. Is this not a complete ignorance of what has been done? Is this not a complete waste of time and
resources? Do you need to justify your job by continuing to do something that has already been done?"
The next line of defense has been, "There is a subdivision planned and there is a waste water treatment facility
planned. This will take care of the problem."
The major issue for Wailuku-Kahului WWRF is its exposure to tsunami. What is the logic of a waste water
treatment plant for the sub-division in another area relate to keeping The Wailuku-Kahului WWRF at its present
location?
Due to the non-response from Chery Okuma and/or the Mayors' Office, the private investors felt
disrespected. The total and complete indifference to their offer, their reading in the newspapers and reports in
the media, and from their contacts within the Mayor's administration the investors have concluded that no one is
in control of this circus and to participate in the continuing folly of the situation would be pointless. The
investors have thrown up their hands, have given up trying and have withdrawn further participation.
This is a project that is needed to be taken seriously. If the last tsunami event was not a wakeup call I cannot
fathom what would be. A tsunami wiping out the Wailuku-Kahului WWRF?
If there is one project that will re-vitalize the Maui economy the re-location of the Wailuku-Kahului WWRF
should be given the highest priority.
Your comments and kokua are requested.
My warmest personal regards and Aloha,
Clif
Clifton M. Hasegawa
President and CEO
Clifton M. Hasegawa & Associates, LLC
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: clifton hasegawa <clifton.m.hasegawa@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 5:30 AM
Subject: R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WWRF)
To: cheryl.okuma@co.maui.hi.us
Cc: clark.hashimotot@mauicounty.gov
Cheryl K. Okuma, Esq., Director, Environmental Management, County of Maui
Dear Cheryl,
Clark Hashimoto from Mayor Tavares’ Office of Economic Development referred me to you to obtain
information to conduct a feasibility study for the R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater Reclamation
Facility (WWRF). By way of background the following information is provided to you.

5. I have reviewed a 2006 Study for your office. Relocation was the recommended alternative. The December 3,
2009 Community Working Group Presentation provides some information. See Attachment 1. The following
information is requested:
1. Whether the information in the 2006 Study, excepting cost, is current?
2. The current estimated cost to upgrade/relocate the Wailuku – Kahului WWRF.
3. Whether the technology in the 2006 Study provides for Mayor Tavares’ goal of 100% recycling of
waste water?
4. A current (since 2006) study describing the technology, i.e. whether or not the technology in the 2006
Study is still current and is the accepted approach for the R- 1 Upgrade of Wailuku - Kahului WWRF?
5. Whether renewable energy will be the choice to provide energy for the WWRF? If so, whether a
feasibility study has been accomplished. Estimates, if any, for electric consumption for the WWRF is
requested.
6. Whether discussions and/or commitments have been for land? Please provide additional information
as to preferred locations and contact information for land owners.
7. Please elaborate as to the current status of actions taken by Community Working Group work on the
Wailuku – Kahului WWRF.
8. Please elaborate as to the current status of actions taken by the County of Maui on the Wailuku -
Kahului WWRF.
An initial meeting with you is appreciated.
Thank you very much.
My warmest personal regards and Aloha,
Clifton M. Hasegawa
President and CEO
Clifton M. Hasegawa & Associates, LLC
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