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Drought leaves extreme low flows in East Maui streams; debate sparked over emergency easing of stream flow standards
Alarmed about a severe and protracted drought, state and Maui County water officials are reporting historic low flows in East Maui streams and weighing their options to maintain water supply to residents and farmers. The dry weather impacts are being felt in a region popular among visitors for its Road to Hāna, which traverses Maui’s normally lush landscape, a […]
County: Fourth West Maui Temporary Debris Storage report shows compliance
The West Maui Temporary Debris Storage site environmental monitoring quarterly report for the fourth 90-day operational period shows the findings from sampling and monitoring comply with county, state and federal environmental regulations.
$19.4M sewer line extension to support Kilohana housing and Lahaina community
A sewer line being built for the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site on Maui will have long-term benefits for Lahaina.
Report: 17,000 truckloads of ash and debris transported from Lahaina to Temporary Debris Storage Site in Olowalu
More than 17,000 truckloads of ash and debris have been taken from Lahaina to the Temporary Debris Storage in Olowalu. The data is among the highlights included in a second Quarterly Report.
Temporary groundwater monitoring wells to be installed at Temporary Debris Storage site in Olowalu
Two temporary groundwater monitoring wells will be installed at the Temporary Debris Storage site (TDS) in Olowalu. County officials say the installation is part of its commitment along with the US Army Corps of Engineers to protect public health and the environment during the wildfire cleanup.
County: 90-day report shows environmental compliance at Olowalu Temporary Disposal Site for wildfire debris
The County of Maui reports that findings from sampling and monitoring for the first 90 days of operation at the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site are in compliance with county, state and federal environmental regulations.
Public comments sought for Lahaina Wastewater Facility Clean Water Act Permit
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is seeking public comment on a proposed Clean Water Act permit for the County of Maui’s Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This is the first time a permit is being proposed for a wastewater treatment facility that discharges to the ocean via groundwater.
