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East Maui kalo farmers won the water fight. Now they battle climate change and invasive species
Changing rainfall, persistent drought and invasive species are taking a toll on the watershed and leaving East Maui farmers with less water than expected after the restoration of streams.
County DWS to hold online community meeting April 24
County of Maui Department of Water Supply is inviting the community to attend an online meeting Thursday, April 24, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. The meeting will introduce County partner US Water Alliance, a national nonprofit that will hold in-person events next month that focus on Maui island drinking water supply.
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.
Decline in West Maui water supply means new housing projects will have to wait
Maui County is hoping to bring another well online by this summer, but it would be limited to temporary housing projects and homes rebuilt after the 2023 wildfire.
Stream restoration, water supply needs prompt a closer look at Ha‘ikū streams
“We felt it was time to really get a better understanding of how much really should be left in the streams as kind of the starting point and then balance that against the other uses as well,” Maui County Water Supply Director John Stufflebean said.
DWS: Mandatory water conservation needed for South Maui
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply announced that mandatory water conservation is necessary for hotels, resorts and other businesses, along with visitors and residents, of South Maui. South Maui comprises Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena.
County distributes 1,800 solar shower bags to upcountry water stations
Starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow, a shower trailer with one shower stall and one washer and dryer will be available for public use in the parking lot of Anytime Fitness at 24 Kiopaa St. in Makawao.
Bissen delivers State of the County address tonight, Budget presentation on Friday
Mayor Richard Bissen will deliver his first State of the County address at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 21 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui, the County Building in Wailuku.
500 Customers Affected by Pukalani Water Outage
The Department of Water Supply is reporting a water outage today in Pukalani from Aina Lani Drive to Keikilani Street because of a break in an 8-inch main waterline. The break occurred in a remote and difficult-to-reach gulch below Kamehameha Schools.
Pukalani Mainline Valve Replacement Expected to Impact 1,000 Customers
A mainline valve replacement project will affect water service for eight hours in Pukalani from 9 p.m. Monday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, the Department of Water Supply announced.
Water Shutdown to Affect Kula, Dec. 5
A portion of homes in the Poli Poli and Middle Roads area of Kula will have their water shut-off from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, while crews work on the County of Maui water system.
Pearson, Teruya Win Committee Support as Directors of Water and Finance
Recommendations in support of Jeffrey Pearson as director of the Dept of Water Supply, and Scott Teruya as director of the Dept of Finance advanced on Friday.
Lower Nāhiku Without Water
Water customers in the Lower Nāhiku area of East Maui are currently without water while the Nāhiku tank is offline for maintenance.
Ask the Mayor: Why is Water Being Wasted Along Bypass?
With all of the water issues happening in West Maui, especially Launiupoko and Olowalu , what is the source for all the water that is being used for irrigating the side of the road on the new Lahaina Bypass extension. The water is being wasted.
Koali Water Conservation Measure Lifted
The Department of Water Supply’s back-up booster pump in Koali has been repaired, and the water conservation measure has since been lifted.
Maui Water Department Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Maui Department of Water Supply launched a customer satisfaction survey that was issued along with the very first edition of their Waiʻike newsletter.
East Maui Continues Use of Wākiu Well C
As required by the State Department of Health, the Department of Water Supply is informing the public of the continued use of Wākiu Well C.
DWS Continues Use of Wākiu Well in East Maui
As required by the State Department of Health , the Department of Water Supply is informing the public of the continued use of Wākiu Well C, the new water source for the Wākiu area, Hāna School, Hāna Medical Center, Waiʻānapanapa area, and Uakea Road.
Wākiu Well Remains Emergency Water Source in East Maui
Full approval is anticipated in late Feb 2017. Wākiu Well C continues to be used as the water source for Hāna School, Hāna Med Ctr, Wainʻāpanapa and ʻUakea Rd.
Water Mainline Break in Pāʻia
The Maui Department of Water Supply is repairing a waterline break at the intersection of the Hāna Highway and Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia.