DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE

This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) update for Friday, 8/28/2026, at 3pm.

Naalehu – Waiohinu (includes Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision, and South Point Road areas):

• DWS continues to incrementally expand water service areas to Naalehu, Waiohinu, Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision, and South Point Road areas.
• DWS is filling water into Discovery Harbor (DH) Off-site, DH #3, and DH #4, and South Point Road tanks.
• As water tanks are refilled, crews will start to fill the waterlines downstream of the tank and repair waterline leaks and breaks as they are found.
• Customers may see fire hydrants open in certain areas of the water systems. This is to force air out of the waterlines and allow water to take its place. If air remains locked in the waterlines, it will cause future water service issues to customers.
• As tanks are filled, water service to customers’ taps will slowly be restored.
• Please limit use to essential needs only and refrain from wasting water.
• DWS’ precautionary boil water notice remains in effect for all DWS customers, in Naalehu, Waiohinu, Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision, and South Point Road areas, until further notice.
• Potable water tankers are located across from Naalehu Ace Hardware and at the Discovery Harbor Clubhouse for public use. Please use water for Essential Uses only.

Pahala:

• Spigots are available on the fire hydrant fronting Kau Hospital for Punaluu residents. Please use water for Essential Uses only.
• A 2-inch outlet is available from the fire hydrant fronting Kau Hospital for ranchers to fill water tankers.