The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management presented these slides at the July 31, 2025, convening of the Maui ERC, providing an update on the County’s efforts to increase supply of R-1 water for a more sustainable future.

Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)

Policy 2.3.14 - Reuse of treated effluent and the reduction of sedimentation of near shore waters shall be pursued to protect and enhance the region's land, water, and marine environments.

Action 1.33 - Identify and encourage potential new users of recycled water, including parks, golf courses, and agriculture, and expand recycled water storage and conveyance systems in West Maui to increase the reuse of recycled water.

Policy 1.34 - Study and implement disposal methods and strive to eliminate the use of underground injection control wells, to transition to environmentally sound methods of wastewater disposal and promote beneficial use of wastewater effluent.

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