Water Restriction Notice Issued for Affected South Kohala Customers
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Affected South Kohala Customers
AFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA TOWN, LĀLĀMILO FARM LOTS, PORTIONS OF MANA ROAD, PORTIONS OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), ANEKONA ESTATES, AND KĀNEHOA SUBDIVISION; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I
Effective immediately and until further notice, the Department of Water Supply (DWS) has issued a Water Restriction Notice for customers in the affected areas. A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water use by at least 25 percent. Irrigation customers
are required to reduce water use by at least 50 percent.
A Water Restriction is necessary because of a prolonged lack of rainfall and ongoing dry conditions in the affected areas..
Performing the following steps will help to conserve water:
- Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
- Check faucets and pipes for leaks
- Do not let water run when washing hands, shaving, or brushing teeth
- Reduce showering times
Status updates will be issued as necessary and made available on the DWS’ website, www.hawaiidws.org.
To reach the DWS, please call (808) 887-3030 or (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies, or email: dws@hawaiidws.org.
The Department of Water Supply thanks affected customers for their understanding.
This is your Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply.
