Kohala Water Restriction
Makapala Emergency Water Restriction
AFFECTED AREAS: MAKAPALA; NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I
This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) message for Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
Due to an electrical outage affecting DWS’ Makapala well, an Emergency Water Restrictionhas been issued for the Makapala area in North Kohala.
The following emergency water restrictions are in effect until power can be restored:
- Customers should restrict water usage to health and safety needs only (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes only).
- Irrigation activities should cease immediately.
Water is limited to what is currently in the tank; please kōkua and limit water usage.
A water tanker will be stationed at the bottom of Makapala Road for public use.
For other questions or concerns, call (808) 961-8060 during normal business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies, or email:dws@hawaiidws.org.
