Kailua Waterways

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TMDL Reports


Notes from Kaelepulu TMDL Workgroup, April 2004

Notes from a workgroup with the objective of helping to determine the scope of work for the Kaelepulu TMDL technical study. READ MORE


Compiled Draft Scoping Report, May 2005

In 1998, DOH issued its initial list of impaired water bodies. This list was updated in 2001 and again in 2004. The 2004 list includes Kaelepulu Stream and three receiving areas that may be impacted by the stream – Lanikai Beach Station, Kailua Beach Station and Oneawa Beach Station. READ MORE


Kaelepulu Draft Sampling and Analysis Plan, 2005

June 2005 by Roger Babcock READ MORE


Kailua Waterways Report, December 2007

Prepared by Dave Penn, this report to the State Legislature focuses on the relationship between various Kailua waterways, including the Kaelepulu Pond, and the water quality and natural resources of Kailua Beach and Kailua Bay. READ MORE


Wastewater Nutrient Source Tracking, August 2006 through Sept 2009

Field survey process for Kaelepulu Pond on Oahu using the wastewater source tracking approach to support Department of Health’s “Watershed Sanitary Survey” program. READ MORE


Kaelepulu Update for ELRA, September 2009

This slideshow, prepared for an ELRA member meeting, gives a quick visual summary of the who, what, where and why of the Kaelepulu TDML process. READ MORE


Kaelepulu Progress Report, December 2011

This 22 page report summarizes what has happened and what is left to do. READ MORE


Biological Survey, March 2012

This report addresses Objective 4 of the current project and that is to “Identify the occurrence, distribution, and life cycle status of existing biota in the inland brackish waters.” This was accomplished by conducting a biological assessment which is an evaluation of the condition of a waterbody using biological surveys and other direct measurements of the resident biota in surface waters. The survey was done between March 1- 8, 2012. READ MORE


Map of Sample Sites

Indicates location of 41 water sample locations in the Kaelepulu/Kailua waterway system.


 

October 25, 2017

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