MIC Receives Assistance from Wai Maoli
In August 2020, MIC applied for assistance through the Fresh Water Initiative - Wai Maoli to help us solve our issues with unaccounted for water losses. Malama Kaua'i, as an eligible 501(c)3 non-profit, joined with the cooperative as our fiscal sponsor for the program.
Fresh Water initiative
Mahalo to Malama Kau'ai for Co-Sponsoring our Application
Mahalo to Malama Kau'ai for Co-Sponsoring our Application
MIC submitted a proposal to undertake proactive steps to identify our water losses. Cooperating with Malama Kaua'i, who sponsored the grant application, MIC was awarded a two-year program funding from the Freshwater Initiative - Wai Maoli program for agriculture.
Joint Assistance from the Cares Act via Kupa'a Kaua'i
Mahalo to Malama Kau'ai for Co-Sponsoring our Application
With joint funding from the Kupa'a Kaua'i CARES Act to assist in the costs of the construction, MIC used Wai Maoli funds to purchase a new production meter for the project. The new Badger Analytical Meter links to the meters that we already have to give us real time understanding of our water source use.
State-of-the Art Leak Detection
State-of-the Art Leak Detection
In addition to the new production meter relocation, Wai Maoli funds have been used to purchase leak detection equipment. Many of our members experience leaks and discovering the locations of the water loss can be difficult
Skill Building for Leak Detection
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
State-of-the Art Leak Detection
MIC staff has begun a training program to become proficient in use of the sophisticated pipe location and leak detection correlators. The two-year term of the Wai Maoli funding will allow for this training.
Sharing the Leak Detection with our Members
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
We will be available to offer leak detection services to our members to help them reduce individual water loss on their farms.
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
Preserving and Conserving Water Now and for the Future of Agriculture on Kaua'i.
The overall benefits of the Wai Maoli assistance will conserve water for the future and offer immediate savings to our farmers.
HOW MUCH WATER CAN BE LOST WHEN A PIPE BREAKS
Gallons per Minute and Gallons Per Hour at Low (green) Average (yellow) & High (red) Pressure
