Maui Reporter

Department of Water Supply: Island-Wide Water Conservation Request

The Department of Water Supply has placed a water buffalo (tanker) for residents and visitors of Honokohau Valley at the bus stop. The tanker will remain in place until water treatment facilities are online and functioning.   

Due to heavy rain and high wind events, the Department of Water Supply has issued a Maui island-wide water conservation request for the next 48 hours. Numerous power outages, downed power lines, trees and main line breaks continue to hamper recovery efforts. Severe flooding has caused debris to block intakes to multiple water treatment facilities, reducing normal flow.  The Department of Water Supply requests that all residents and visitors conserve water. 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. 

The Department of Water Supply reminds consumers to conserve water to reduce consumption. Conservation measures include refraining from washing cars and washing down sidewalks and driveways, and irrigating lawns, among other measures.

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