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Kauaʻi County Council Update 03.12.2026 Wastewater in Wailua
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In this episode, we break down one of the biggest discussions from the March 11 Kauaʻi County Council meeting: the future of the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant.
County officials are requesting an increase in a state loan from $14 million to $25.5 million to fund repairs at the aging facility near Lydgate. The plant is more than 60 years old, located in a tsunami zone, and unable to expand — raising questions about whether the County should continue investing in repairs or focus on building a new wastewater treatment plant.
Councilmembers debated the cost, environmental compliance requirements, and long-term infrastructure planning before ultimately voting to defer the decision for two weeks while they review additional information.
Listen as we break down what happened, why it matters, and what to watch for when the issue returns to the Council on March 25.
