The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply (DWS) has implemented a mandatory 25 percent Water Restriction for customers in 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, KEAUHOU; NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I.

Water restriction measures are currently in effect due to the failure of Hōlualoa and Kalaoa wells on July 10 and August 6.

During the restriction, which will preserve adequate water supplies and pressure to meet the community’s drinking, cooking and hygiene needs, customers are asked to use water wisely and sparingly. This includes refraining from irrigation, washing cars, and other unnecessary water uses.

DWS has approved expedited purchases and repairs in efforts to return North Kona wells back to service.

Water quality is not threatened by the loss of the well. 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.

For more information visit www.hawaiidws.org or call 961-8050 during normal business hours.