Overview
Eleele WWTF in Port Allen, Hawaii serves approximately 7,500 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, managing wastewater for the Kauai community.
Eleele WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Port Allen on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Serving a population of around 7,500, the plant is part of the island's infrastructure managed by the County of Kauai. Its coastal location on the south shore places it in an environmentally sensitive area. As a U.S. facility, Eleele WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Hawaii Department of Health. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal to protect nearby waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean near Port Allen, contributing to the coastal waters of Kauai. This area supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and fish populations, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health. The plant plays a key role in protecting the island's coastal environment.
Environmental context
Eleele WWTF discharges into the Pacific Ocean near Port Allen on the south shore of Kauai. The receiving waters are part of a coastal ecosystem that includes fringing reefs and nearshore habitats supporting fish, sea turtles, and other marine species. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this sensitive marine environment, which is also important for local recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Eleele WWTF is located on Waialo Road in Eleele, Port Allen, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,500 residents in the Eleele and Port Allen areas of Kauai.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean near Port Allen, subject to its NPDES permit requirements.
As a U.S. facility, Eleele WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Hawaii Department of Health.
For a plant of this size in a coastal area, secondary treatment with potential nutrient removal is typical to protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
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