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The Maui County Council has enacted a temporary ban on new private swimming pools in West Maui until December 31, 2030, to conserve water during ongoing recovery efforts from housing and wildfires. The bill allows exemptions for public pools and repairs to existing ones, particularly for homes impacted by the August 8 wildfires. Additionally, the Council approved measures to enhance housing affordability and secure funding for wastewater upgrades and cultural restoration projects.