County wastewater pump station repairs completed, cleanup continues in South Maui

Work to repair the damage to Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6. was completed early Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management. County crews remained on site doing cleanup at last report.

With the completion of repairs, a request for water conservation was lifted for properties connected to the County’s wastewater (sewer) system in South Maui.

The north end of Kalama Park, including parking lots, tennis and basketball courts, Little League baseball fields and the pavilion, will remain closed through Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, while the area is cleaned and sanitized, according to the County Department of Parks and Recreation. The area is expected to reopen Tuesday, Oct. 27.

A wastewater overflow on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, at Kalama Park in Kīhei did not enter the ocean, but the overflow affected the park, Kīhei Fire Station and surrounding properties. A mechanical failure in the force main at the pump station caused the overflow. Water ponded at the north end of Kalama Park, including the parking lot, basketball courts and grass areas near the tennis courts. The spill also affected the rear lot area of the Kīhei Fire Station. 

For general information on the County DEM, visit https://mauicounty.gov/DEM.