The Maui County Department of Water Supply has issued a Stage 2 water shortage for the West Maui service area.

The West Maui service area includes Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahana, Mahinahina, Napili-Honokowai and Honokohau.

A Stage 2 water shortage is enacted when anticipated demand in an area is projected to exceed available water supply by 16% to 30% percent.

At this time, the following water use restrictions apply for all West Maui water consumers:

• All nonessential water use for commercial and industrial use should cease.

• Irrigation is allowed for no more than one day per week. Wednesdays are for even residential addresses, Thursdays for odd residential addresses, Fridays for even commercial facilities and multifamily units, and Saturdays are for odd commercial facilities and multifamily units.

• Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered one additional day using only drip irrigation.

• Customers must repair leaks, breaks or faulty sprinklers within three days of notice or notification to the extent feasible.

• The use of potable water at temporary construction meters is prohibited.

• Personal washing of vehicles is prohibited.

• Parks, school grounds and recreation fields adhere to the one day a week irrigation schedule.