期刊
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
卷 62, 期 14, 页码 2506-2528出版社
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2019.1565817
关键词
on-site sewage; land use; environmental policy; regulation; wastewater management; Hawai?i
On-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are designed to treat wastewater on site, in a decentralized manner. If sited or managed poorly, OWTS can become significant sources of contamination to streams and marine waters. We conducted an assessment of Hawai?i?s legal, regulatory, and management provisions of OWTS in relation to the US EPA?s recommended guidelines that are meant to reduce failures and protect human and environmental health. We assessed Hawai?i?s capacities to meet US EPA?s recommendations and best management practices. We found that although the state implements some programs and regulations that meet the guidelines, many are missing. The analysis shows a deficiency in a number of areas, including alignment between land use and watershed-based planning, performance goals, inventory of systems, public outreach, homeowner education, and mechanisms that ensure regular upkeep and maintenance. Policy recommendations are provided to increase capacities to better plan for and manage OWTS in Hawai?i.
作者
我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。
推荐
暂无数据