Summary
Heavy rainstorms in Hawaii can quickly raise groundwater levels. This makes it easier for wastewater from cesspools to leak into groundwater. Since groundwater is Hawaii’s main source of drinking water, it’s very important to understand how storms can affect water safety. This project will examine how heavy storms move harmful bacteria and viruses from wastewater systems into underground water supplies. At a groundwater monitoring site in Honolulu, scientists will collect water samples over time to track how pollutants move after major storms. The results will help communities and agencies bet
