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HRS §342D-60

Annual water quality reports

The state may publish yearly reports about the quality of Hawaii's waters. These reports must describe how water is tested, explain the results in plain language, suggest improvements to monitoring, and note any major changes in water quality.

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The statute, as written — Annual reports

The director may publish annual reports on the quality of the state waters, which annual report shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A description of sampling programs and quality control methods procedures; (2) Statistical analysis and interpretation of the data on an annual basis by specific points (monitoring stations); (3) Discussion of the results of these analyses to the extent that the implications can be understood by the general public; (4) Recommendations for the modification of the water quality monitoring program to enhance its effectiveness for maintaining high standards of water quality in the State; and (5) A note of any significant changes in the quality of state waters.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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