Leak relief and household assistance

A high water bill may have a path to review

Hidden plumbing failures can produce an alarming bill before the problem is visible. This guide separates what County of Maui Department of Water Supply publicly describes from the practical steps every customer can take while requesting help.

Provider-specific review

What the public record says about a leak adjustment

Maui DWS explains that the bill is based on every gallon passing through the meter, whether the water is used or wasted, and recommends contacting Customer Service about a high bill. The reviewed official pages do not publish a universal leak-credit formula, repair-receipt list, filing deadline, or credit cap; customers should call (808) 270-7730 with the account number and preserve repair documentation for a case-by-case adjustment inquiry.

Stop the loss

Shut off the failing fixture or supply and arrange a qualified repair.

Keep proof

Save dated invoices, parts receipts, photographs, and meter readings.

Request review

Submit the request promptly and keep paying any undisputed amount.

Utility assistance

Customer assistance and eligibility

The reviewed County of Maui DWS pages do not publish a recurring local senior, disabled-veteran, or low-income water-credit cap. Customers can use free ABP to avoid missed payments and should ask Customer Service about payment arrangements or hardship options when a high bill or delinquency occurs.

State and federal connections

Where to ask for broader aid

The reviewed DWS pages do not state that Maui County directly administers LIHWAP or another federal water-assistance application. Customers should contact DWS at (808) 270-7730 and use current Hawaii county/state human-services channels to determine eligibility for any active water, energy, or disaster assistance.

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Leak policy

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Utility aid

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State/federal aid

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Leak and assistance notes

Build the file before asking County of Maui Department of Water Supply for relief

A high bill can have several causes, including a hidden plumbing failure, irrigation use, a meter issue, a change in occupancy, or a rate adjustment. The provider’s leak policy determines whether any credit is available; an unusually high bill does not automatically qualify.

Keep a dated record of the reading, the suspected source, the repair, the contractor or parts receipt, and the return to normal use. Ask whether the utility requires a specific form, a licensed repair, a meter test, photos, or a request within a fixed number of days.

For income-related difficulty, ask about local assistance, payment arrangements, state programs, and community referrals separately from a leak adjustment. These programs often use different applications, documents, funding limits, and deadlines.

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