Kaelepulu Stormwater Quality Improvements

Keeping Our Surface Water Clean

Thank you for sharing input on community proposals.
Voting results are available below.

The Opportunity

The City is evaluating potential stormwater infrastructure improvements to remove trash and other pollutants from waters passing through its storm drain system into Kaelepulu Pond and ultimately Kailua Bay.

Project Goals

· Improve surface water quality
· Protect public health and the environment
· Foster shared responsibility for protection of our water

Stormwater improvements are designed based on best management practices and community input. 

Community Proposals

The City is assessing community proposals to improve water quality.

Community proposals represent the analysis conducted by those submitting the proposals and have not been vetted by the City or consultant team.

Community Proposals

Voting Results

The top-ranked projects from the Kaelepulu Stormwater community proposals voting process will move forward to full evaluation:

  1. Kaopa Basin Berm 

  2. Keolu Channel Outfall Trash Rack

  3. Keolu Drive Curb Inlet Screens 

  4. Dredge Kaelepulu Pond 

  5. Dredge Hele Channel

  6. Akiahala Ditch Trash Rack 

  7. Akumu Street Hydrodynamic Separator 

  8. Akipola Channel Outfall Trash Rack 

Community Engagement

The City has been learning about issues and opportunities related to stormwater management in the Kaelepulu watershed through a series of community engagement events. Click the links below to view past presentations.

February 1, 2024 Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting

April 8, 2025 Stormwater Town Hall presentation

Contact us with questions, comments or photos about stormwater issues through the contact form.

Location

Kaelepulu stormwater improvements are being assessed for locations within the Enchanted Lakes community, to improve water quality in Kaelepulu Pond and Kailua Bay.

Background Information

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Facilities Maintenance (DFM) Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Division mission is to empower and provide guidance on minimizing our impact on water quality in order to protect public health and the environment.  SWQ works with City departments as well as public businesses, agencies, and individuals to foster shared responsibility for protection of our wai (water).

For more information about protecting water quality on Oahu, visit: Home | Storm Water Quality (honolulu.gov)

Technical studies previously completed for the Kaelepulu watershed