The required 25% North Kona Water Restriction, which has been in effect since August 7, 2023, has been officially downgraded to a voluntary 10% Water Conservation Notice for the following areas:

MĀKĀLEI, KALAOA, KONA PALISADES, KEĀHOLE, PALAMANUI, KOHANAIKI, KAILUA-KONA, KALOKO, KALOKO MAUKA, HUALĀLAI, HONOKŌHAU, KEALAKEHE, KEAHUOLŪ, KEŌPŪ, HŌLUALOA, WAI‘AHA, KAHALU‘U, AND KEAUHOU; NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I

The Hualālai Deepwell, which went offline on March 30 has been repaired and was returned to service on April 26.

DWS continues to ask customers to conserve drinking water, use water wisely, and to not waste it. Taking short showers, fixing leaky plumbing and toilets, irrigating efficiently, and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use. To learn more ways to conserve water, please visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org.