Summary
The Water Department wants a rate increase that falls almost entirely on high-volume users, says it can finally start chipping away at the upcountry meter waitlist (100 meters in FY27), and is weighing acquisition of the Maui Land & Pine water system. Main breaks jumped from 77 in 2024 to 261 in 2025 as pipes age.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average residential water users would see little or no rate increase; heavy users and large consumers like Parks would pay more.
Average water users and upcountry families waiting for meters; affordable housing projects needing new water sources.
High-volume water users facing increases; ratepayers affected by meter estimation billing errors.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 27, 2026
The committee pulled Bill 76 back from another committee and recommended passing it on first reading because there wasn't time before the fiscal year starts. Member Cook warned water rates are headed up significantly in coming years after being held low through inflation.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 24, 2026
Bill 76 would change how the county charges water system development fees for new construction — based on projected daily water use instead of meter count and size. This affects developers and anyone building.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 23, 2026
Bill 76 would change how the county charges the water system development fee — based on projected daily water use instead of the number and size of water meters. This affects developers and anyone building or expanding in county water service areas.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 8, 2026
The Water Department wants a rate increase that falls almost entirely on high-volume users, says it can finally start chipping away at the upcountry meter waitlist (100 meters in FY27), and is weighing acquisition of the Maui Land & Pine water system. Main breaks jumped from 77 in 2024 to 261 in 2025 as pipes age.
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