Wastewater overflow closes portions of Kalama Park, impacts nearby Kīhei areas

South Maui residents and visitors are asked to minimize water use while crews work on repairs following a wastewater overflow reported this morning at Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6 at Kalama Park in Kīhei, according to the the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management. The overflow is due to a mechanical failure in the force main at the pump station, according to DEM.

The overflow has not reached the ocean, but is affecting the park, Kīhei Fire Station and surrounding properties. Kalama Park tennis and basketball courts, soccer field and Little League baseball field are temporarily closed.

While crews are on the scene assessing the situation and conducting repairs throughout the day, the County asks that all properties connected to the County’s wastewater (sewer) system in the South Maui area including Sugar Beach, Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena, eliminate or minimize the amount of toilet flushing, bathing, laundry and dishwashing to reduce the amount of raw wastewater within the County wastewater collection system during this emergency. 

The County also asks that people avoid traveling into the area.