WEST MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) – The County of Maui’s Department of Water Supply has announced a Stage 2 water shortage for residents in the West Maui area.
Maui DWS said the area includes Lahaina, Kahana, Napili-Honokowai, and Honokohau.
Officials said a Stage 2 water shortage is determined by whether anticipated water demand in an area is projected to exceed the available water supply by 16 to 30%.
Maui DWS said that currently, Honokohau Stream flow is low, the inflow to Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility is zero, and the U.S. Drought Monitor forecast of D-2 severe drought conditions all support the decision to upgrade to a stage 2 Water Shortage for West Maui.
Maui DWS said that the following water use restrictions apply for West Maui consumers:
- All nonessential water use for commercial and industrial use should cease.
- Irrigation is allowed for no more than one day per week according to the following schedule:
- Wednesday for even-numbered residential addresses.
- Thursday for odd-numbered residential addresses.
- Friday for even-numbered commercial facilities and multifamily units.
- Saturday for even-numbered commercial facilities and multifamily units.
- Plant containers, trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens may be watered one additional day using only drip irrigation.
- Customers must repair leaks, breaks, or faulty sprinklers within three days of notice or notification to the extent feasible.
- The use of potable water at temporary construction meters is prohibited.
- Personal washing of vehicles is prohibited.
- Parks, school grounds, and recreation fields adhere to the one day a week irrigation schedule.
Agricultural water customers are required to reduce water consumption by 20%.
Maui DWS said the Stage 2 water shortage became effective Sept. 4 and will remain until further notice.
For more information, call DWS at (808) 270-7816.
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