Residents and visitors in Central and South Maui are being asked to conserve water as the Maui County Department of Water Supply reports the area is under a Stage 1 Water Shortage.

According to the department, demand has been creeping upward recently. It had been tapering down when the water shortage declaration was initially announced for Central and South Maui in September.

Central and South Maui service areas include Waiheʻe, Waiehu, Wailuku, Kahului, Spreckelsville, Pāʻia, Kuau, Māʻalaea, Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena.

The Stage 1 Water Shortage exists if anticipated water demand in an area is projected to exceed available water supply by 1% to 15%. During the Stage 1 Water Shortage, irrigation is allowed for no more than two days per week, according to the following schedule:

• Monday and Friday for even-numbered residential addresses.

• Tuesday and Saturday for odd-numbered residential addresses.

• Wednesday and Sunday for even-numbered commercial facilities and multifamily units.

• Monday and Thursday for odd-numbered commercial facilities and multifamily units.

Visit mauicounty.gov/water for more information.