County pump repairs done, wastewater cleanup continues in South Maui

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Work to repair the damage to Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6. was completed Friday morning.

According to the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, wastewater overflow was reported Thursday morning at Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6 at Kalama Park.

The overflow was due to a mechanical failure in the force main at the pump station, according to the the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management.

The overflow did not reach the ocean, but is affected the park, Kīhei Fire Station and surrounding properties.

The north end of Kalama Park – including parking lots, tennis and basketball courts, Little League baseball fields and the pavilion – will remain closed through Monday afternoon while the area is cleaned and sanitized.

According to the County Department of Parks and Recreation, the area is expected to reopen Tuesday.

County crews remain on site doing cleanup.

Limit water use

With the completion of repairs, a request for water conservation was lifted for properties connected to the County’s wastewater (sewer) system in South Maui.

The county is also requesting that people avoid traveling into the area until further notice, as repairs will continue into Friday.