Hawaii Water Service secures Kapalua rate increase adding about $1.94 million in annual revenue
CWT•A regulatory settlement will add about $1.94 million in annual revenue for Hawaii Water Service, including nearly $1.47 million for water service and more than $469,000 for wastewater. New rates take effect in October 2026.
1. Rate settlement
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement providing about $1.94 million in annual revenue increases for Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua systems. It recognizes $5.86 million in capital improvements and includes about $1.7 million annually for purchased water, costs passed directly to customers.
2. Rates begin in 2026
The new rates take effect in October 2026. This is Kapalua’s first general rate increase since Hawaii Water acquired the systems in 2021.
