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Hotels, highest residential users could see higher water rates as county tries to conserve more amid drought
Maui County is hoping increased rates as high as 25%, along with stricter measures that include limits on when people can water their lawns during a shortage, will curb water usage.
Continued conservation in Central, South Maui urged amid Stage 1 Water Shortage
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is reminding Central and South Maui visitors and residents to continue to conserve water under the Stage 1 Water Shortage.
West Maui residents, visitors asked to conserve water
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is asking residents and visitors to conserve water until the water treatment facilities can return to normal operating capacity.
Stage 1 water shortage declared for Central Maui water system
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is declaring a Stage 1 water shortage for the Central Maui System, effective today. The Central Maui service area includes Waiheʻe, Waiehu, Wailuku, Kahului, Spreckelsville, Pāʻia, Kūʻau, Māʻalaea, Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena. The Department is implementing Stage 1 of its Water Shortage and Conservation Plan to reduce water demand by 10%.
County Water Department launches ‘Don’t Waste a Drop’ conservation campaign
County of Maui Department of Water Supply is kicking off water conservation campaign “Don’t Waste a Drop” to help mitigate the impacts of drought on water supply.
Water conservation request on Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai
The Department of Water Supply requests residents and tourists of Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai to conserve water until further notice. The request is due to an inoperable well pump.
Water conservation request issued for Kīhei and Wailea until March 9, 2024
The Maui Department of Water Supply issued a water conservation request of the Kīhei and Wailea areas for a 24 hour period, until Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Kīhei, Wailea asked to conserve water for 24 hours due to water line break
Visitors and residents of Kīhei and Wailea are asked to conserve water for the next 24 hours due to an 18-inch transmission line break near Kaiola Place in North Kīhei, according to a County of Maui Department of Water Supply announcement today.
Water conservation is the focus of Maui community meetings this month
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is seeking public input on water conservation goals, measures and priorities, during a series of community meetings this month.
Water conservation request issued for Nāhiku in East Maui
The Department of Water Supply is requesting that residents, visitors and businesses of Nāhiku in East Maui conserve water. A water line repair has been delayed due to inclement weather.
Mandatory need for water conservation lifted for South Maui
After two well pumps were repaired, the mandatory need to conserve water in South Maui has been lifted today, according to a County of Maui Department of Water Supply announcement. The department continues to encourage water conservation during drought.
Public urged to conserve water ahead of storm impacts
Because of the forecast of widespread heavy rain and the possibility of power outages that would disrupt water pumping and distribution, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply on Thursday issued a countywide request for customers to conserve water and reduce consumption through Sunday, Feb. 19. Conservation measures include refraining from washing cars, washing […]
Urgent water conservation request for West Maui
Despite recent rainfall, department officials say source water supply is at insufficient levels to maintain the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility. The facility shut down Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 and will remain closed until source water supply reaches adequate levels to resume operations.
Maui island-wide water conservation urged for 48 hours
The estimated time to safely assess and repair damages, restore the water treatment facilities back online and replenish the diminished water storage levels to meet demand is 48 hours.
Water conservation urged for Nāpili- Honokōwai and Honokōhau Valley on Maui
The Department of Water Supply is asking residents of Nāpili-Honokōwai and Honokōhau Valley in West Maui to conserve water because of a power outage this morning in the Nāpili area.
West Maui residents urged to continue voluntary water conservation
Dry conditions are ongoing in West Maui and have reduced water flowing from Honolua Ditch and Kanaha Stream. These water sources supply the Mahinahina and Lahaina Water treatment facilities, respectively.
Voluntary water conservation urged in Nāhiku, Maui
A recent lack of rainfall has reduced water flowing to the East Maui Irrigation tunnel that provides water to storage tanks at Nāhiku.
West Maui water conservation urged during Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility shutdown
West Maui residents and businesses served by the County of Maui Department of Water Supply are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
West Maui Water Conservation Urged as Mahinahina Facility Undergoes Repairs
West Maui residents and businesses are being asked to voluntarily conserve water while the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility undergoes upgrades from May 31 to Aug. 17, 2021.
Water Conservation Urged in South and Central Maui Due to Extreme Drought
The Department of Water Supply is urging customers in South and Central Maui to conserve water due to extreme drought conditions.
