Officials take drastic action as severe drought grips US region: 'Significantly compromised'

Officials take drastic action as severe drought grips US region: 'Significantly compromised'

Hawai'i is facing severe water shortages across many of its islands, and Maui is taking strong steps to hold residents accountable for their water-conservation efforts.  What's happening? According to Fox Weather, Maui has declared a stage 3 water shortage in its Upcountry area, which implements mandatory water conservation measures. The region is on pace to exceed its water supply by 31%. The new restrictions will fully ban nonessential water u…