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Maui Councilmember King proposes funding for wastewater solution in Māʻalaea
If approved, the proposed funding of up to $9.5 million will be used to construct a wastewater treatment facility for the Māʻalaea community which Councilmember King said currently relies on 24 outdated injection wells.
Maui Clean Water Case Heads to US Supreme Court This Week
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in the clean water case involving Maui County’s injection wells.
Paddle Out to Celebrate Clean Water, Oct. 5
The Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter joins fellow environmental groups on Maui in a paddle out event on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 5, in celebration of clean water.
Settlement Reached Lawsuit over Maui Clean Water Act Violations
Under the settlement, the County may appeal these rulings, but, if the rulings are upheld, it must implement the $2.5 million projects to divert and reuse the wastewater.
Settlement in the Works for Clean Water Act Violation in Lahaina
A trial that was scheduled to get underway this week has been moved to Nov. 17, 2015 to allow parties time to finalize and approve the settlement. In January, a federal court ruled that illegal discharge of wastewater had occurred, affecting offshore waters at the popular Kahekili Beach Park in West Maui.
Federal Ruling: Maui County Is Violating Clean Water Act
The county’s use of injection wells at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility in West Maui violates the federal Clean Water Act according to a federal district court ruling on Friday, the environmental law firm Earthjustice announced.
Federal Suit Filed Against Maui for Lahaina Discharge
The groups allege that wastewater or sewage from the treatment facility is injected into the wells, and then flows via groundwater through the subsurface into near-shore Maui ocean waters.
Full Disinfection of Lahaina Wastewater Facility Proposed
The County of Maui must fully disinfect all wastewater at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility under a proposed compliance order issued by the EPA.
Investigation Tracks Suspected Pollution From Lahaina Facility
The Environmental Protection Agency joins state and federal agencies this week in launching an investigation to track suspected pollution from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation facility.
VIDEO: Maui Gains Perspective at HSAC Event
Mayor Arakawa said the gathering was helpful in providing insight on how each county approaches issues such as union contracts, wastewater systems, and infrastructure.
