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We would also like to address comments received to date from DLNR-CWRM <br /> Division of Land and Natural Resources—Commission on Water Resource <br /> Management comments dated January 25,2022 <br /> CWRM provided standard comments relating to coordination with the County's Water Use <br /> and Development Plan, recommended use of water efficient fixtures, recommended use of <br /> stormwater best management practices, recommended use of alternative water sources, and <br /> recommended landscape irrigation conservation best management practices. CWRM also <br /> questions whether 14 Equivalent Units of water is adequate for the proposed subdivision and <br /> recommended water demand calculations be prepared. <br /> Response <br /> The applicant agrees with these recommended conservation practices and will encourage <br /> their use throughout the development. Use of native drought tolerant landscaping will be <br /> encouraged in the proposed subdivision <br /> CWRM notes the water availability for the site as 5,600 gallons per day or approximately <br /> 373 gallons/acre/day. It should be noted that this is according to the average daily demand <br /> standard. The maximum daily use provided for by DWS availability would be 8,400 gallons <br /> per day or approximately 563 gallons/acre/day. <br /> According to the Climate Atlas of Hawaii (Giambelluca et al. 2014) average annual <br /> precipitation in the area is approximately 38 inches distributed well throughout the year. <br /> Slightly drier conditions are experienced in winter months with an average of 2-3 inches of <br /> rain per month. During the primary summer growing season from May through September <br /> average monthly rainfall is approximately 4 inches which is adequate for a wide range of <br /> non-irrigated crops. By way of illustration, on an acre of land 4 inches of rainfall a month <br /> totals approximately 109,000 gallons of water.More detailed water demand calculations can <br /> be prepared for the proposed subdivision if required.Nevertheless, alternative sources of <br /> water for non-potable uses will be encouraged such as water re-use and rainwater catchment. <br /> CWRM Groundwater Branch recommended reaching out to the Aha Moku Council for <br /> comment on the proposed project. We have reached out to the main contact number for the <br /> Council and will continue follow up for their feedback. <br /> I trust that everything is in order for your continued processing of this application. If there <br /> are any questions related to this matter, please direct them to me. Thank you very much. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> JOHN PIPAN <br /> Land Planning Hawaii LLC <br />