The director, upon learning that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system or an underground source of drinking water and may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public, may take such actions necessary to protect the health of the public. The actions which the director may take include but are not limited to:

(1) Issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system (including travelers), including requiring the provision of alternative water supplies by persons who caused or contributed to the endangerment; and

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 340E-4

  • Contaminant: means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 340E-1
  • Director: means the director of health or the director's authorized agent. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 340E-1
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Public water system: means a system which provides water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances if the system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five individuals. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 340E-1
(2) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.

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