Where can I find potable water?
Tankers offering free, safe potable water are positioned at the sites listed below. You can also view the map above for assistance in locating tankers (tanker locations are identified with a green water drop).
Important note for collecting potable water from tankers: Please bring large, sterilized water containers to collect your water. Use only clean, dedicated, food-grade containers to transport water. Containers that have held food can transfer odors to the drinking water and should not be used for water storage. Wash containers thoroughly with dishwashing soap, sanitize using one teaspoon of mild liquid chlorine bleach per quart of water, and then rinse thoroughly. Fill containers to the top, leaving as little air as possible. Store in a cool, dark area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers more information at ready.gov/water.
Lahaina safe potable water tanker locations:
Kahoma Village Loop / Puunoa Place intersection
Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe Street
Kapunakea Street / Ainakea Road intersection
Kanakea Place / Kaakolu Streetintersection
Kelawea Mauka Park Parking Lot
Ainakea Road / Kaniau Road intersection
Aa Street / Kaniau Road intersection
Parking lot on the north side of the Leialii Parkway-Hooli Street intersection
Upper Kula safe potable water tanker locations:
Kula Lodge, 15200 Haleakala Highway
Copp Road / Kula Road intersection
What should people do in the meantime till water is deemed safe?
Failure to follow this advisory could result in illness. Due to the wildfires, some structures in the water system were either destroyed or damaged. These conditions may have caused harmful contaminants, including volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), to enter the water system. As a precaution, the Hawai'i State Department of Health and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply are advising residents of the affected area as follows:
DO NOT DRINK YOUR TAP WATER
Bottled water or potable water provided by the Department of Water Supply must be used for drinking (including making baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, making ice, and food preparation.
DO NOT TRY TO TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF
Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants or letting water stand will not make the water safe. If volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination is suspected or detected, boiling water could release VOCs into the air.
Please adhere to the following additional guidance if your home or business is within the Unsafe Water Advisory Areas:
Do not use tap water for any consumptive purpose, including drinking, cooking, or brushing your teeth.
Do not use ice from automatic ice makers.
Use cold water to wash clothing or other items. Dry laundry outdoors.
Take showers instead of baths.
Limit shower time. Use lukewarm water and ventilate the area.
Use a dishwasher to wash dishes. Turn it to the air dry setting.
Do not use pools or hot tubs.
Use proper ventilation when using water indoors.