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200,000 gallons of treated wastewater overflows at Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility during kona storm 2

Approximately 200,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater (backwash) overflowed at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility, 3300 Honoapiʻilani Highway, Lahaina, during kona storm 2 on March 21, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management.

17,000 gallon wastewater spill in Nāpili caused by mechanical failure at pump station

The County of Maui’s Department of Environmental Management reported that a wastewater spill of approximately 17,000 gallons occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 at 4554 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Nāpili.  Officials say the spill occurred due to a mechanical failure at the Nāpili pump station # 3. 

Encampment and Vehicles Hinder County Access to Wailuku Sewage Pump Station

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is asking for around-the-clock county access to the Wailuku sewage pump station located off of Kahului Beach Road, citing serious public safety and environmental concerns.

1,944 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului

A wastewater overflow of approximately 1,944 gallons occurred on Thursday, June 7, 2018 on Māʻalo Street in Kahului.

Maui Wastewater Overflow: Lower Main St, Wailuku

The overflow was caused by heavy rains and sewer manholes being opened by the public to eliminate street flooding.

Infographic: Sewage Spills on Maui

We’ve dug into our archives, and compiled a list of the most recent, reported, wastewater spills on Maui.

INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED: Into 68,000 Gallon Maui Wastewater Spill

The discharge was larger than initial reports, with 68,000 gallons entering the ocean north of Kahului Harbor between Kanaloa Avenue and Linekona Street.

UPDATE: Sewage Spill Enters Ocean Near Kahului Harbor

The public is advised to stay out of the waters in Kahului of from Kanaloa Avenue to Linekona Street due to a 68,000 gallon sewage spill.

1,237 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului

An estimated 1,237 gallons of wastewater overflowed from a manhole on the Hāna Highway in Kahului on Sunday morning.

4,125 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului

A 4,125 gallon wastewater overflow on Alamaha Street in Kahului was caused by a grease blockage in the sewer mainline.

1,305 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului

An estimated 1,305 gallons of wastewater overflowed along Amala Place in Kahului on Thursday morning, Feb. 9, 2017.

1,560 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Lahaina

The wastewater flowed from a manhole located at the intersection of Lahainaluna Road and Kalena Street, along Lahainaluna Road, into a storm drain on Pauoa Street.

4,600 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kīhei

The overflow was caused by a deteriorated section of a force main located on the mauka side of the road, just north of Kilohana Drive.

25 Gallon Sewage Spill at Kāʻanapali Parkway

Approximately 25 gallons of sewage entered into a storm drain leading to a drainage channel at Puʻu Kekaʻa.

2,160 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Waiehu

The overflow was caused by a sewer main line blockage of debris from a heavy rain event leading into the pump station.

Sewage Spills into Pond Near S. Kīhei Road

An undetermined amount of sewage reportedly spilled near South Kīhei Road and St. Theresa’s Church in Kīhei…

Wastewater Overflow in Lahaina Reaches Golf Course Pond

An undetermined amount of wastewater entered the Kāʻanapali Golf Course Pond today following an electrical failure at the Lahaina Pump Station during a generator test.

Weekend Storm Results in 1,250 Gallon Waiehu Wastewater Spill

An estimated 1,250 gallons of wastewater overflowed on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, when strong winds knocked out power and caused an equipment failure at the Waiehu Pump Station, county officials said.

275 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kāʻanapali

An estimated 275 gallons of wastewater overflowed in the vicinity of Kāʻanapali Parkway in West Maui on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, county officials said.

21,875 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kīhei

The overflow occurred at three locations including: the corner of South Kīhei Road at Welakahao; the corner of South Kīhei Road at Keala Place; and the south end of Halama Street.
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