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On July 21st, Upcountry Maui was one of the locations who were asked to conserve water.

In addition to dry streams from current diversions for the former sugarcane fields,

water has still not been returned to the places it belongs.

The Maui County website advises us of all different ways to conserve water.

There is even a Department of Water Supply request for Community Gardens to utilize Xeriscaping.

Yet Water usage reports tell us that 100,000 gallons of water per day, go to resorts in Wailea for lush landscape

Click here to see why the Sierra Club of Maui is wanting to restore the East Maui Streams.

Now, the new Water Plan titled above, is causing more friction between developments and residents.

Maui County Water Code states:

Chapter 14.06A

WATER CONSERVATION & CONTROL OF WATER USAGE DURING WATER SHORTAGE

14.06A.010 - Policy statement.

A.Pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the Hawaii State Constitution, the County finds that water is a public trust resource.

B.The County's policy is to promote water conservation & take preventative measures to reduce the risk & severity of water shortages.

C.Water conservation is essential to preserve water resources, and to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

D.Unrestricted water use for nonessential needs during times of water shortage may endanger the adequacy of the County's water supply for essential needs.

(Ord. No. 4178, § 5, 2014)