COVID-19 UPDATE

In accordance with current State and County directives, the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) office is currently closed until further notice.  For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit the Hawaii Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.

GROUND AND SURFACE WATER PERMIT APPLICATIONS

The Commission highly encourages digital submissions of permit applications during this time.  This includes Well Construction and Pump Installation Permits, Stream Channel Alteration Permits, Stream Diversions Works Permits, and Water Use Permit Applications.  Digital application forms can be download from our website at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/cwrm/info/forms/.

Completed application forms should be submitted to the Commission at [email protected].  Your assistance is appreciated and will allow Commission staff to continue processing submitted applications in a more timely matter.  Forms submitted via postal mail may face considerable delays through April 30, 2020.

  • All permit applications will continue to be accepted by mail or electronically at [email protected].
  • CWRM is not currently accepting hand-delivered applications.

WATER USE REPORTING

At this time, water use reporters are highly encouraged to switch to Online Water Use Reporting.  For assistance and account setup, please send an email to [email protected] for follow-up by Commission staff.

GENERAL INQUIRIES

All general inquiries and information requests may continue to be submitted to [email protected].

Website Updates

As of December 16, 2020

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