#Wailuku Water Company
Council to Review Proposed Purchase of Wailuku Water Co. Land
Today, the mayor transmitted a request to the Maui County Council in order to purchase 8,764 acres of land and easements owned by Wailuku Water Company.
Testimony Supports Keeping Water Director
Public testimony included multiple individuals who spoke in support of keeping Taylor at the helm.
Mayor Seeks Removal of Water Director, Dave Taylor
Maui Director of Water Supply Dave Taylor has been placed on paid administrative leave while Mayor Alan Arakawa seeks his removal as head of the department.
Maui County Proposes Purchase of 8,764 Acres From Wailuku Water Co.
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa discussed the proposed purchase of property and infrastructure from Wailuku Water Company, LLC during a press conference this afternoon.
Emergency Repairs at Wailuku River: Differing Views Over Scope of Work Allowed
Differing views over the scope of work allowed under an emergency permit at the Wailuku River in ‘Īao Valley led to a small demonstration that resulted in a work stoppage at the site of Wailuku Water Company’s diversion on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
Wailuku River Stream Flow to be Suspended for Maintenance
The interim in-stream flow standard release of 10 million gallons per day near the Hawai‘i Nature Center will be temporarily suspended during maintenance.
ʻĪao Minimum Stream Flows to be Interrupted for Ditch Repairs
By Maui Now Staff The Wailuku River (ʻĪao Stream) will be nearly dry over a three to four day span to enable repairs by the Wailuku Water Company to the Waiheʻe Ditch siphon, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The work is scheduled to take place in mid to late August […]
Stream Monitoring Equipment to be Installed at ʻĪao and Waikapū
The commission will install data loggers to provide continuous monitoring of stream levels at two locations along the ʻĪao waterway; and one location along Waikapū Stream. The action comes as the commission continues oversight for implementation of the Nā Wai ʻEhā Interim Instream Flow Standards.
Dispute Over Stream Flow Continues after Celebratory Release
Days after the celebratory release of water at ʻĪao, parties involved in the settlement remain at odds over the amount of water being returned in Wailuku.
Close Eye on Compliance as Historic ʻĪao Release is Planned
With the planned historic release of mauka to makai stream flow at ʻĪao planned on Monday, the state Commission on Water Resource Management is seeking assurances that compliance is clear and that the agreement is carried out by parties involved in the contested case.
Historic Water Release Planned for Monday at ʻĪao
“For the first time in more than a century,” there will be a continuous flow of water from mauka to makai into the ʻĪao Stream on Maui.
East Waiko Road Stop Sign Removal
The public works department will be removing stop signs on East Waiko Road to ease traffic flow in the area.
WEST MAUI MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The West Maui Mountain Watershed Partnership celebrated its 10th anniversary with a signing ceremony reaffirming the commitment to protecting 48,000 acres of forested watersheds on the Valley Isle. Since its inception in 1998, the partnership has managed the native forests of West Maui that provide billions of gallons of water for residents, businesses and agriculture […]
PUC ISSUES ORDER TO SUSPEND WAILUKU WATER COMPANY DOCKET
The Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Friday, to suspend a docket filed by Wailuku Water Company. The former Wailuku Sugar plantation company had sought approvals for a certificate of convenience and necessity to provide non-potable water distribution to customers in the central region (including Waihee, Waiehu, Puuohala, Wailuku and Waikapu). The restrictions come […]
