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Temporary Water Shut-Off in South Hilo

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Big Island Now stock photo. Sept. 2016.

Water will be temporarily turned off in the following areas from 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, to 3:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, to install a new waterline connection for the Haihai Fire Station.

AFFECTED AREA: ALL SERVICES ALONG HAIHAI STREET FROM ‘IWALANI STREET DOWN TO KINO‘OLE STREET, INCLUDING ALL PRIVATE AND SIDE ROADS WITHIN THE SHUT-OFF AREA; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I

Upon the resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned during which time you may notice turbid and/or discolored water. You may also notice trapped air in your plumbing, which will be released as you initially use water.

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Affected customers are asked to take any and all precautions necessary to protect the customers’ property and facilities including, but not limited to, disabling electrical power to pumps and/or any other devices whose normal operation may be dependent on water pressure and/or water supply, and which might be harmed if automatically energized during the water shut-off. Please pardon this temporary inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call Carl Nishimura, District Supervisor, at 961-8790.

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