R-1 recycled water production and distribution
Maui County
Summary
The department outlined R-1 water projects at Kahului, Molokai, and Lanai plants and expansion plans in West and South Maui, but demand is stacking up — Kaanapali resorts, golf courses, and a private investor all want allocations of a limited supply. Council may face a water allocation policy fight in the near future.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
West Maui R-1 expansion projects are under construction; a private party has floated $10 million for a northbound transmission line, but county plans currently favor expansion south and uphill.
Resorts, golf courses, and landscapers who get non-potable irrigation water, easing pressure on drinking water supplies.
Entities whose allocation requests are denied if demand outstrips the roughly 3.5 million gallons per day available.
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