#West Maui Water
Mayor Bissen announces $6M proposal to purchase Launiupoko, Olowalu water assets for public trust
If the proposals are successful, water systems in West Maui, including both drinking and irrigation, will transition from 25% to 65% publicly owned. More importantly, public stewardship of drinking water systems in West Maui will increase from 45% to 93%, representing a major step toward ensuring this essential resource is managed in the public trust, according to county officials.
Open-government argument in West Maui water case heads back to Circuit Court after appeals decision
The Intermediate Court of Appeals has revived key open-government claims involving the removal of former Water Commission Deputy Director Kaleo Manuel.
Hawaiʻi Water Service offers free conservation kit to Maui customers, rebates also available to Kāʻanapali customers
As parts of Maui County continue experiencing drought conditions and with warmer temperatures expected to increase water use this spring and summer, Hawaiʻi Water Service (Hawaiʻi Water) encourages its Maui customers to take advantage of conservation resources to help them save water—and money.
Mayor Bissen’s 2026 State of the County Address
In his address, he highlighted Maui County’s continued progress across housing, recovery, well-being and economic stability, while outlining actions to strengthen communities and build a resilient future.
Popular ‘Understanding West Maui’ video series spotlights history, people who shaped the community
The videos, hosted by Alaka’i Lastimado, features authors and scholars who have explored the land, water, culture and community for The West Maui Book Series.
Maui Water Department begins initial planning for West Maui desalination plant
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination […]
MLP files countersuit alleging ‘false claims’ over water maintenance, pointing instead to historic drought
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. has filed a countersuit against Kapalua Golf Courses and Luxury Homes alleging “misinformation” on water use and drought conditions. MLP says TY Management, owner of the Kapalua golf courses chose “false claims,” and says the countersuit was filed in an effort to “set the record straight.”
Maui County, US Geological Survey collaborate on West Maui water project
The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee received a briefing Monday afternoon on a bill that would authorize the mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the US Geological Survey for water resource exploration in West Maui.
DLNR: Some Maui and Kauaʻi streams flowing at record-low levels
“We are seeing record-low flows in terms of the entire period of record on Kawaikōī, that’s about 109 years. In some of the East Maui streams, 105 years. But we’ve not seen low flows like this across the state to this extent ever before,” said Dr. Aryon Strauch, CWRM’s lead hydrologist.
Controversial CWRM appointee withdraws; applicants sought to fill vacancies
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources and its Commission on Water Resource Management is looking to fill the Loea seat after V.R. Hinano Rodrigues of Maui withdrew his nomination.
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.
One more Lahaina fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 12
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Friday: Allen John Constantino, 25, of Lahaina.
Six more Lahaina fire victims identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22
The Maui Police Department identified six more victims of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Tuesday: Felimon Quijano, 61; Luz Bernabe, 64; Joel Villegas, 55; Adela Villegas, 53; Angelica Baclig, 31; and Junmark Quijano, 30. All are from Lahaina.
One more Lahaina fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lahaina.
Groundbreaking held for new $16M West Maui Water Source Development Project
A blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the new County of Maui West Maui Water Source Development Project was held on 10.5 acres of former pineapple land below the West Maui Mountains in Honokōwai.
Wahikuli Wayside Park north entrance to close Monday, April 17
The north entrance to Wahikuli Wayside Park in West Maui will be closed Monday, April 17, 2023, due to a main waterline break.
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.
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.
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.
