Maui County is pursuing deals to purchase three private water systems in West Maui, which would increase county control from 45% to 93% of the area’s water supply. The acquisitions include watershed land, wells, and infrastructure currently owned by private companies.
- County seeks to buy water systems in Olowalu, Launiupoko, and from Maui Land and Pineapple Company.
- Deals would give county control of nearly 9,000 acres of Puʻu Kukui Watershed that supplies most West Maui water.
- Acquisitions include existing wells, planned reservoir, and infrastructure currently subject to maintenance disputes.
- Total cost expected to be in the millions, pending appraisals and county council approval.
- Mayor says county control ensures water rates based on service costs, not profit.
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