Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers   AFFECTED AREA:  HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HONOMŪ, SOUTH HILO

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers

AFFECTED AREA:  HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD

                                     AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), INCLUDING ALL SIDE

                                     ROADS AND LANES; HONOMŪ, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I

Effective immediately and until further notice, a Water Restriction Notice has been issued for all Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers in the affected area. A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water use by at least 25 percent.

A Water Restriction is necessary due to the unexpected breakdown of the Honomū well. DWS is hauling water to meet customers’ needs. Reducing water use is necessary to maintain adequate water levels in the water storage tanks for all customers. DWS is working to complete emergency repairs to return the well to service.

DWS asks customers to use water wisely and not waste it. To learn more ways to reduce water use, please visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after-hours emergencies, please call (808) 961-8790.

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

DWS thanks affected customers for their understanding and kokua.