URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

HR 183 is a non-binding House Resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Health and the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to incentivize wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge, reclaimed water, and other residuals for PFAS (forever chemicals). It does not create new laws but calls for testing to prevent PFAS contamination in agricultural use and drinking water sources. The resolution specifically requests administrative rules for safe disposal of PFAS-containing materials and restrictions on land application where PFAS is detected. This affects wastewater facilities, farms using reclaimed water, and public health by addressing PFAS exposure risks linked to food chains and environmental contamination.