By Steve Morgan/ Ahupua’a Kaluako’i
6/17/2008 5:08:06 PM
For some time now I have been discussing the well 17 issue with people who I respect and are knowledgeable, including Glenn Teves, a respected authority in regard to water issues on our island. While other solutions have and are being considered, the general consensus remains that the county is ultimately the entity best suited in taking responsibility of the West End water system.
Molokai Ranch needs to face up to its responsibility in bringing the system up to par but the county and state need to face up to their contributions to this problem as well. The county allowed for the initial development of both Kaluakoi and Maunaloa without any long-term guarantee of water supply and the state allowed for a foreign entity to assume the monopolized operations of these water utilities without any assurance on the part of the parent company.
I am happy to see that the PUC has taken a strong position...
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