The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply (DWS) has implemented a mandatory 25 percent water restriction for customers due to the failure of the Honokōhau Deepwell on Saturday, August 5. The affected areas include:
- MĀKĀLEI
- KALAOA
- KONA PALISADES
- KEĀHOLE
- PALAMANUI
- KOHANAIKI
- KAILUA-KONA
- KALOKO, KALOKO MAUKA
- HUALĀLAI,
- HONOKŌHAU,
- KEALAKEHE
- KEAHUOLŪ
- KEŌPŪ
- HŌLUALOA
- WAI‘AHA
- KAHALU‘U
- KEAUHOU
- NORTH KONA
The restriction will preserve adequate water supplies and pressure to meet the community’s drinking, cooking and hygiene needs. During this time, customers should refrain from irrigation, washing cars, and other unnecessary water uses.
Customers’ water remains safe to consume and continues to meet or exceed federal drinking water regulations. Water filtration, boiling and other home purification practices are unnecessary.
DWS will continue monitoring the water system and make necessary adjustments.
For more information visit www.hawaiidws.org, or call 961-8050 during normal business hours.