Hawaii Water Service has received state approval to raise water and wastewater rates for its Kapalua systems, effective October 2026. The increase will generate roughly $1.94 million in additional annual revenue to recover infrastructure investment costs.
- The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved new water and wastewater rates for Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua systems, the first general rate increase since 2021.
- The rate hike is expected to add approximately $1.94 million in annual revenues — $1.47M from water and $469K from wastewater.
- Hawaii Water Service invested $5.86 million in Kapalua system upgrades, including water storage, sewer pump stations, generators, and fire protection improvements.
- The new rates also account for $1.7 million in annual purchased-water costs, higher labor expenses, and inflation.
- Property owners in the Kapalua area should expect higher utility bills for water and wastewater service starting October 2026.
Source: Tradingview
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