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A new online form is now available for members of the public who would like to help protect the island's local environment and waterbodies by reporting potential stormwater problems along a state highway in Maui County.
Provided by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation Highways Division -- Maui District, the new "Stormwater Hotline" form is available at www.stormwater
maui.com/stormwater-hotline and is part of Maui District's ongoing efforts to prevent pollutants from flowing into storm drains along state highways and out to the ocean and other sensitive bodies of water, according to a news release.
The Stormwater Hotline page also provides descriptions of potential problems, including illicit discharges and illegal connections, and examples of what to report, such as oil spills, runoff with a distinct color or odor, and illegal dumping of trash.
"Even if you're not sure that what you're seeing is an illicit discharge, if you let us know, we can send out a crew to check it out and if necessary, take immediate steps to safeguard the stormwater drainage system," said Ty Fukuroku, program manager of Environmental Management for the Maui District.
Members of the public can also call Maui District's Stormwater Hotline at (808) 873-3535 to report a concern.