Boil water advisory lifted for Upper Kula areas affected by storm

A boil water advisory was lifted today for Upper Kula areas after testing showed no E.Coli and no total coliforms bacteria in the water, the County of Maui Department of Water Service announced.

Initial water samples taken Sunday, as well as another round of samples taken Monday, were negative for the presence of E.Coli and total coliforms, according to DWS. The samples taken Monday were reviewed this morning, when the boil water advisory was lifted.

DWS had issued the boil water notice for customers in Upper Kula areas that lost water service or experienced low water pressure following a main line break in Hāpapa Gulch in Kula caused by heavy rains during a winter storm Jan. 30 to 31, 2025. Affected areas were Ihe Place to Kanaio Road, Lower Kula Road, ʻIoʻio Place and Upper Nāʻalae Road (included all sides of the road).

Water service was restored Sunday, Feb. 1, after repairs were completed Saturday night, Jan. 31, to the main line break.

Potable water tankers had been positioned in the Kula area while the advisory was in effect.