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Draft general plan embraces ‘one water’ approach, wastewater reuse and broadband as essential utility
Summary
Planning staff outlined the public‑utilities chapter on Sept. 23, 2025, promoting an integrated “one water” approach that treats potable water, wastewater and stormwater as interconnected resources. The draft calls for encouraging on‑site reuse, updating drainage standards to include green infrastructure and treating broadband as a basic utility.
HILO/KONA — Planning staff presented the public‑utilities chapter of the draft General Plan on Sept. 23, advancing an integrated “one water” approach, measures to expand wastewater reuse and actions to treat broadband as an essential utility.
Bethany Morrison described the chapter’s overarching goal: communities “are adequately served by sustainable and efficient public infrastructure, utilities and services based on existing and future growth needs, sound design principles, and effective maintenance practices.” The draft contains objectives and implementing actions for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, electricity and telecommunications.
Key provisions - Water: Objective 26 urges protection of drinking sources and…
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