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STAR-ADVERTISER Scientists added dye to treated sewage stored in waste water injection wells at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility to determine that pollutants are reaching coastal waters.
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Ocean pollution traced to county

Honolulu Star Advertiser | August 11, 2013 By Gary T. Kubota Waste water from a Maui sewage plant is killing Kaanapali reefs, studies find Maui…

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A New University of Hawaii Report Says Treated Sewage Injected Into Ground At Lahaina Wastewater Facility Is Making Its Way To Kahekili Beach
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A New University of Hawaii Report Says Treated Sewage Injected Into Ground At Lahaina Wastewater Facility Is Making Its Way To Kahekili Beach

Maui Time, August 8, 2013 by Anthony Pignataro Locals call it Airport Beach, but its true Hawaiian name is Kahekili Beach, which honors the the…

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Study links injection wells, nearshore flows
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Study links injection wells, nearshore flows

Challenge now to figure out solution, says Bernard of Hawai’i Wildlife Fund The Maui News, July 25, 2013 By LEE IMADA – Managing Editor The…

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Kahekili Beach on west Maui. Millions of gallons of wastewater injected into wells at the facility each day surface offshore of this popular beach park, killing the coral reef and triggering outbreaks of invasive algae. (Joe West / Shutterstock)
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Suing to Stop Illegal Sewage Discharges in Maui

Earthjustice, CASE  July 23, 2013 Suing to Stop Illegal Sewage Discharges in Maui Millions of gallons of wastewater injected into wells at the facility each…

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Earthjustice Attorney Caroline Ishida - Lahaina News
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Judge: Sewage lawsuit against County of Maui may proceed

Lahaina News | August 16, 2012 WAILUKU – Earlier this year, four Hawaii community groups filed suit under the national Clean Water Act, asking the Federal…

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Community groups sue county over sewage discharges
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Community groups sue county over sewage discharges

Lahaina News | May 3, 2012 By Staff HONOKOWAI – Four Hawaii community groups recently filed suit under the national Clean Water Act, asking the federal…

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The green alga Ulva fasciata covers the ocean floor offshore of Kahekili Beach, Maui, 2004. (Photo by Jennifer Smith courtesy Earthjustice)
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Maui County Sued to Stop Sewage Discharges to Popular Beach

Environment News Service | April 23, 2012 By Jim Crabtree LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaii, (ENS) – Four Hawaii community groups have filed suit under the federal…

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Quit issuing wastewater, lawsuit tells Maui County
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Quit issuing wastewater, lawsuit tells Maui County

Honolulu Star Advertiser | April 17, 2012 By Gary Kubota Original Post: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2012/04/17/hawaii-news/quit-issuing-wastewater-lawsuit-tells-maui-county/

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The green alga Ulva fasciata blooming in the nearshore waters of Kahekili Beach in 2004. (Credit: Jennifer Smith)
LWTF Injection Wells (Honokōwai)

Community Groups Sue Maui County To Stop Illegal Sewage Discharges

eNews Park Forest | April 17, 2012 By Gary Kopycinski Lahaina injection wells foul Kahekili Beach Park, killing coral and triggering algal blooms Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–April…

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The green alga Ulva fasciata blooming in the nearshore waters of Kahekili Beach in 2004. (Credit: Jennifer Smith)
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Federal Suit Filed Against Maui for Lahaina Discharge

MauiNow | April 16, 2012 · 3:12 PM HST * Updated April 17, 2012 · 4:39 PM By Wendy Osher Four community groups filed a federal…

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