Conserve Water Tools

Let's be honest … it is hard to maintain a tropical paradise in a hotter, drier part of the island. Hawaii's ancestors knew that and planted all along their ahapua’a to match the climate and conditions. Watering the yard and landscapes are responsible for most household water consumption, but there are many ways to help conserve water in your regular activities around the yard! Click here to find out tips on how to save water outdoors.

You can have a beautiful yard and help it adapt to the area of Maui you live in. We can help you learn about native plants for your home’s micro-climate that will thrive in the drier conditions in Maui County.  For example, you can protect and allow your tropical plants to thrive and retain more moisture with mulch and efficient watering techniques, especially in the summer when your plants and lawn face drier conditions.  Another effective technique is to water at the right time so there will be less evaporation. Watering early in the morning and later in the evening when it’s cooler, will certainly help not only save water but save you money!

• DWS has LOTS of FREE tools – such as moisture meters and hose nozzles which can save over 50% of water flow from your hose! Check out our Conservation page to find out more about low-flow fixtures and how to receive them for FREE!
• Learn to help you use less water and still have a beautiful yard! Read the County of Maui Landscape & Gardening Handbook to learn about native plants and how to save money in your yard.
• Check out our FREE Rain Barrel Catchment Program!
• Look and see how you can Save Water in Swimming Pools; five ways to cut evaporation.

Kids Zone and Interactive Education

Check out these cool links and tools for kiddos to use and learn about water conservation. There are games for them to play regarding water conservation. Teaching our keiki (children) about water conservation is important for everyone because water awareness starts at home and spreads throughout the islands and through future generations.

Our JOB is to help you connect to resources and tools to get the most out of your, potable, fresh water supply! Take advantage of the resources, connections, and supplies we offer to help you know more and feel good about the water you use every day. We are here to help our customers, and ALL of Maui County citizens to be good stewards of our most precious resource, fresh water. 

Being a community of islands, we are all conscious of how our behavior affects the local aina (land). It is possible to be a consumer and still make your choices count toward sustainability and water resource security for us ALL. Please use our resources, ask questions, and learn from each other. Although, sometimes it feels like our small tasks are insignificant, never underestimate how small things are done by many people but together we can make a HUGE impact!

• Our Conservation page has tips and resources to help you conserve.
• Find out the source and quality of the drinking water in your community.
• Water Conservation tips from the EPA.

During the dry season in Maui County, drought can occur, but we can all pitch in to help conserve water while reducing our water bills. Knowledge is power! Please take advantage of our indoor and outdoor water usage-saving tips. The small differences everyone makes will have a large positive impact on the water resources and management of our islands.

Even though we have some of the wettest places in Hawaii, having a deeper understanding of how the hotter summer months affect our island community is important. DWS can assist you in knowing how a devastating drought can help us find better solutions with actionable and responsible practices. Useful resources about drought can be found here:

• Click here to find out information about drought and tips to help during one. 
• The current Hawaii Drought Map from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
• Current U.S. Drought Monitor for Hawaii from the National Integrated Drought Information System and NOAA.