HONOLULU (AP) — A team of University of Hawaii scientists has completed a study of nearshore ecosystems across Maui that shows the impact of discharged treated wastewater.
The scientists analyzed water and algae at six locations around Maui, including Kahului Bay, which is adjacent to Maui's highest-volume sewage treatment plant.
"By comparing the spatial distribution of (nitrogen) in both water and algal samples among locations with various potential nitrogen sources, the role agriculture and wastewater have in coastal regions has become more clear," according to the study.
