Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area

Water Management Area Designation: Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area

On June 14, 2022, the Commission on Water Resource Management rendered a decision to accept the Chairperson’s recommendation to designate the Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area as both a Surface and Ground Water Management Area that includes the Honokōhau (6014), Honolua (6013), Honokahua (6012), Kahana (6011), Honokōwai (6010), Wahikuli (6009), Kahoma (6008), Kaua‘ula (6007), Launiupoko (6006), Olowalu (6005), and Ukumehame (6004) Surface Water Hydrologic Units and the Honokōhau (60201), Honolua (60202), Honokōwai (60203), Launiupoko (60204), Olowalu (60205), Ukumehame (60206) Groundwater Hydrologic Units (see map for areas affected). This decision was made in accordance with Part IV (Regulation of Water Use) of the State Water Code, Chapter 174C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Title 13, Chapter 171 (Designation and Regulation of Water Management Areas), Hawaii Administrative Rules.

The effective date of this surface and ground-water management area designation for the Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area shall be on publication of the public notice or August 6, 2022.

Hawaii Water Service’s Honokowai B Well, No. 6-5638-003.	Commission staff measures flow in Honokohau Ditch at Mahinahina.
Honokowai Reservoir (MA-0058) is a State-regulated dam with a capacity of 4 million gallons.	Water from Tunnel 20A augments surface water flows in Honokowai Stream.

Ground Water Hydrologic Unit Mapper

Surface Water Hydrologic Unit Mapper

Water Use Permit Application Forms

Subject	PDF	DOC	Updated
Application for Ground Water Use Permit in a Designated Ground Water Management Area (Application is best viewed and completed on legal-sized paper.)			10/14/2022
Application for Surface Water Use Permit for Existing Use in Designated Surface Water Management Area (Application is best viewed and completed on legal-sized paper.)			08/06/2022
Application for Surface Water Use Permit for Proposed New Use in Designated Surface Water Management Area (Application is best viewed and completed on legal-sized paper.)			05/17/2022
**View the Water Use Permit (WUP) Process Diagram			06/03/2004

Hearing / Meeting Schedule

Date	Hearing Information
May 17, 2023	Lahaina Aquifer Sector Water Management Area Designation Water Use Permit Application Information Morning Session Recording
May 17, 2023	Lahaina Aquifer Sector Water Management Area Designation Water Use Permit Application Information Evening Session Recording

Date

Hearing Information

May 17, 2023

Lahaina Aquifer Sector Water Management Area Designation Water Use Permit Application Information
Morning Session Recording

May 17, 2023

Lahaina Aquifer Sector Water Management Area Designation Water Use Permit Application Information
Evening Session Recording

Information Updates

Date	Action
July 29, 2022	Public Notice: Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area, Surface and Ground Water Management Area Designation, Island of Maui The effective date of this surface and ground-water management area designation for the Lahaina Aquifer Sector Area shall be on publication of this notice or August 6, 2022.
June 14, 2022	Commission on Water Resource Management Meeting DLNR Board Room Online Meeting: Live Stream via YouTube 9:00 am For details on written/oral testimony, please view the Virtual Meeting Protocol for Testifying before the Commission on Water Resource Management. Agenda Submittal C1 Exhibit 1: Final Findings of Fact Report (10.1 MB) Appendix A: Compilation of Instream Flow Standard Assessment Report in Lahaina ASA (101.1 MB) Appendix B: Communication with Maui County Council, Board of Water Supply, and Mayor Appendix C: Maui Department of Water Supply Response Appendix D: January 18, 2022 Commission Meeting (20.5 MB) Appendix E: February 15, 2022 Commission Meeting (15.3 MB) Appendix F: Maui County Council Resolution 22-73 Appendix G: Public Notice in Honolulu Star-Advertiser Appendix H: Department of Health Determination Appendix I: Compilation of Public Hearing Written Testimony (32.9 MB) Appendix J: Notice of Alleged Violation of Interim IFS Appendix K: CWRM Letter to Wainee Land and Homes re Lahaina Shaft-Pump A and B Appendix L: Maui County Planning Department Maps (9.3 MB) Appendix M: CWRM Public Comments to PUC (10.7 MB) Appendix N: April 19, 2022 Commission Meeting (5.7 MB) Minutes
Apr. 26, 2022	Public Hearing Keopuolani Hall at Waiola Church 535 Wainee Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Public Hearing Notice: Recommended Designation of Lahaina Aquifer Sector, Maui as a Surface Water Management Area Compilation of Public Testimony Audio of Public Hearing
Apr. 21, 2022	The Commission issued the Draft Findings of Fact Report. Draft Findings of Fact Report (11.8 MB) Appendix A: Compilation of Instream Flow Standard Assessment Report in Lahaina ASA (79.9 MB) Appendix B: Communication with Maui County Council, Board of Water Supply, and Mayor Appendix C: Maui Department of Water Supply Response Appendix D: January 18, 2022 Commission Meeting (14.5 MB) Appendix E: February 15, 2022 Commission Meeting (15.3 MB) Appendix F: Maui County Council Resolution 22-73 Appendix G: Public Notice in Honolulu Star-Advertiser Appendix H: Notice of Alleged Violation of Interim IFS Kaua‘ula Stream – LIC Appendix I: Notice of Alleged Violation of Interim IFS Olowalu Stream – Olowalu Water Company Appendix J: U.S. Geological Survey Presentation (21.9 MB) Appendix K: CWRM Letter to Wainee Land and Homes re Lahaina Shaft-Pump A and B Appendix L: Maui County Planning Department Maps (9.3 MB) Appendix M: CWRM Public Comments to PUC (10.7 MB) Appendix N: April 19, 2022 Commission Meeting (5.7 MB)
Feb. 15, 2022	The Commission accepted the Chairperson’s Recommendation to Designate the Lahaina Aquifer Sector, Maui as a Surface Water and Ground Water Management Area under HRS Section 174C-41, and to Notice and Hold a Public Hearing. Agenda Submittal B4 Minutes Virtual Meeting recording on Vimeo
Jan. 18, 2022	The Commission staff presented a non-action item on the Designation of the Lahaina Aquifer Sector, Maui, as a Surface Water and Ground Water Management Area Agenda Submittal A2 Minutes Virtual Meeting recording on Vimeo

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