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EPA is investigating wastewater released into Puhi Bay from troubled Hilo sewage plant

Jun. 28, 2024 10:48 AM EDT

Federal and state environmental officials are looking into what caused a large release of partially treated wastewater in Hilo last week and what can be done to prevent future incidents. The investigation is focusing on a discharge of 607,000 gallons of wastewater into Puhi Bay on...