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Māʻalaea regional wastewater reclamation system→At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
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SupportiveTapani BioriApr 23, 2026
A Māʻalaea Village Association board member and Maui Ocean Center GM framed the project as holistic ecosystem restoration and detailed the funding history — a forfeited $9.5M SRF slot, $1.25M county appropriation, and a $2.5M current ask.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 23, 2026 · 14:25 →SupportiveDavid WhitneyApr 23, 2026
A civil engineer with Eco Solutions explained the bay's impaired status, the sediment and nutrient stressors, and how the wastewater project doubles as a greenbelt/firebreak with a million-gallon storage pond for wildfire protection.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 23, 2026 · 24:07 →SupportiveRobin KnoxApr 23, 2026
A 40-year water quality specialist and former NPDES permit writer called Māʻalaea Bay the 'poster child' for coral reef decline and urged funding for the regional treatment plant.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 23, 2026 · 1:13:04 →