#potable water
Water tanks relocated from Von Tempsky Community Center to support additional areas
The potable water tanks (water buffalos) previously stationed at the Von Tempsky Community Center (Kula Community Center) have been relocated to Ching’s Store and ʻUlupalakua Ranch Store to provide additional support in those areas.
Maui Council adopts resolution on recycled water in effort to preserve potable water for affordable housing
Citing several supportive General Plan policies, the resolution requests the mayor and Department of Environmental Management to increase the “production and expansion of recycled R-1 water to preserve potable water for the construction of affordable housing and to support fire protection, greenbelts, agriculture and cultural uses.”
Council resolution urges prioritized recycled wastewater use for new housing
A lack of fresh water resources has long held back housing development on Maui. And now that there’s a post-disaster housing shortage, the Maui County Council will consider Friday a resolution calling for increased production and expansion of recycled wastewater use to make more potable water available for human consumption.
Unsafe Water advisories remain in place for parts of Kula and Lahaina
Unsafe Water Advisories remain in effect for parts of Lahaina and Upper Kula. Check the advisory map to see if you are located in the affected area. Addresses are searchable on the top left.
Upcountry Updates: Fire about 60% contained; shelter open; water unsafe in impacted areas
Firefighters continue to battle the Upcountry/Kula fire that was about 60% contained as of Sunday evening. The water is unsafe to drink or cook with in the impacted areas.
BRIEF: Potable Water Outage at Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā
There is no potable water in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park for the foreseeable future due to a leak in the main waterline.
Two new replacement water tanks planned for Omaopio in Kula, Maui
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is proposing to construct two new replacement water tanks along Omaopio Road in Kula. Currently, residents living along the road have a limited storage capacity of potable water for their domestic and agricultural use. In addition to increasing storage capacity, the project is also […]
Kula, Ulupalakua customers urged to conserve water
The Department of Water Supply today urged all residents and businesses in Kula, Ulupalakua, and Kanaio to use water for health and safety purposes only while the Department restores water to safe levels in the storage tanks. Consumption for the Upcountry water system has averaged 8.6 million gallons per day (MGD) for the past two […]
MOLOKAI BUSINESSES GET CREATIVE WITH CRITICAL WATER CONSERVATION
Businesses on Molokai are taking extra steps to conserve water as tank repairs continue. In an effort to avoid unnecessary water use, Molokai Pizza Café manager Regan DeGeorge says the business turned off its ice cream machine and is using paper products to reduce water use for washing dishes. Residents of Kalae and Kaunakakai on […]