Hawaii Water Service secures Kapalua rate increase adding about $1.94 million in annual revenue

Hawaii Water Service, a California Water Service Group subsidiary, will gain about $1.94 million in annual revenue under a regulatory settlement. The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission decision includes nearly $1.47 million for Kapalua’s water system and more than $469,000 for wastewater. The settlement recognizes $5.86 million in capital improvements to enhance water quality, system reliability and sustainability. Higher operating expenses include about $1.7 million annually for purchased water, with those costs passed directly to customers. New rates take effect in October 2026, marking Kapalua’s first general rate increase since Hawaii Water acquired the systems in 2021. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. California Water Service Group published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610151615PRIMZONEFULLFEED9846928) on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the informa