Resolution seeks federal water quality assistance

Resolution seeks federal water quality assistance

The Maui News
Wednesday, April 28, 2004

HONOLULU -- A concurrent resolution adopted Monday by the state Legislature is urging aid from the federal government to help improve water quality in Hawaii.

The resolution calls for the development and implementation of alternative lead and copper rules that would provide more flexibility by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

According to state Sen. J. Kalani English, who introduced the resolution, new rules would be based on "more accurate science and take the needs and unique environmental factors of an area into account."

Water additives aimed at reducing the health risk of lead exposure from domestic water have been an alleged source of skin rashes, respiratory problems, headaches, nausea and intestinal discomfort in Upcountry residents.

English said he's concerned about the safety of the water additives.

"While it is not certain what causes the health ailments experienced by some Upcountry residents, there is enough of a correlation to suggest that further studies on these additives would be a prudent step," he said.

The resolution, SCR 185, can be found online at www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/scr185.htm.

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