#maui water conservation
Maui County hosts public meetings on proposed water conservation rules
The first meeting takes place in Pukalani on Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Maui Residents Reminded to Continue Water Conservation During Drought
In West Maui, the department reports that water from the Honolua Ditch has been running very low, and plans call for the temporarily shut down the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility this week to maintain water supply for fire protection. The shutdown will remain in effect until weather conditions improve.
Maui Reminded to Conserve Water to Prevent Sewer Spills Due to Hurricane Douglas
The County of Maui, Department of Environmental Management strongly encourages the public to conserve water to minimize sewage from entering facilities and prevent potential sewer spills due to Hurricane Douglas.
Water Conservation Remains for Central, South Maui
All water consumers in Wailuku, Kahului, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena, Māʻalaea, and Pāʻia areas are asked to continue water conservation due to damage to the ground water source at ʻĪao tunnel and to the ʻĪao surface water intake.
All Water Customers on Maui, Moloka’i Asked to Conserve Water
Due to power failures caused by the current windstorm, approximately 50 percent of the water system pumping capacity is off line…
Upcountry Residents Urged to Reduce Water Use by 10%
The affected area includes Haʻikū, Makawao, Olinda, Hāliʻimaile, Pukalani, ʻŌmaʻopio/Pūlehu, Kula, Keōkea/Waiohuli, ʻUlupalakua, and Kanaio. The voluntary conservation is requested for the next two to three months until the rains restore water levels in the reservoirs.
Westin Kaanapali Receives State’s Highest Energy Efficiency Award
The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas has received the state’s 2013 Hawaii Green Business Award for excellence in the area of energy efficiency
Entries Sought for 4th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest
The department’s goal is to educate Maui County’s students on the importance of water conservation and encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of Maui County’s water.
Near-Empty Conditions Persist at Upper Kula Reservoirs
Due to the ongoing drought conditions, the DWS plans to reduce production at the Olinda Water Treatment Facility and utilize water from the lower elevations for Upper Kula residents. The change will take effect on or around Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
