Wastewater, Cesspool and Septic Conversations

The Capacity Collaborative, in partnership with Kingdom Pathways, has released a June 2025 update on the Wastewater, Cesspool, and Septic Conversations in Hawaiʻi.

This updated report documents key findings from four Conversation Mapping events held across Oʻahu and Molokaʻi. These events gathered input from community members, government officials, and organizations regarding cesspool conversion, septic system maintenance, wastewater infrastructure, and related concerns.

The report includes:

• Verbatim transcripts from each mapping session, preserving the voices and input of participants
• Transcripts and analysis from events in Waiʻanae, Pearl City (DOH), Molokaʻi, and Nānākuli.
• Common community concerns regarding cost, communication, enforcement, and alternatives.
• Recommendations for future action, including FAQ development, funding access, and community outreach.

For questions or to host a Conversation Mapping session in your community, please contact:
Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano – carmengs@capcollab.org
Elaine McCarty – elainem@capcollab.org

Stay tuned for our upcoming video summarizing the findings and highlighting community voices.

Mahalo for staying engaged.

— The Capacity Collaborative & Kingdom Pathways

You can view or download the full PDF report here: