#County Department of Water Supply
County Reports Water Main Break on Kalaniana‘ole Street in Hilo
Water customers on Kalaniana‘ole Street, from Kōlea Street to Leleiwi Street and including side roads, in Hilo are being notified about a water main break.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled This Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying the public about fire hydrant flow tests happening this week in two locations on the Big Island.
Ali‘i Drive Reopened After Water Main Break, Sewage Spill
Ali‘i Drive in North Kona is reopened in both directions between Honl’s Surf Spot and Lunapule Road after a water main break and sewage spill.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled on Ali‘i Drive in Kona
The county Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test from midnight-1 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, on Ali‘i Drive in Kona.
Temporary Water Shutoff Scheduled For Portion of Hilo
Residents in some locations along Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo are being advised that their water will be temporarily shut off overnight one day this week.
Water Department Promotes Leak Detection During Fix a Leak Week
The county Department of Water Supply encourages customers to fix a leak and help conserve water islandwide.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled in Hilo, Kona
The county Department of Water Supply will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests in two separate locations between 10 and 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.
County Agency Looking to Wind to Power Pumps
The Department of Water Supply plans to rebuild the Lalamilo Wind Farm to provide electricity for the water system serving Kawaihae and Puako.
Safety Issues Prompt Removal of Eucalyptus Trees
Branches falling from the tall, 40-year-old rainbow eucalyptus trees fronting the Waiakea Office Plaza on Kekuanaoa Street prompted the trees’ removal.
Water in Mountain View Subject of Group’s May Meeting
Department of Water Supply chief Quirino Antonio Jr. will discuss upper Puna water plans Thursday before the Mountain View Village Planning Committee.
Papaikou’s Aging Water System Gets $7.5 Million Boost
The US Department of Agriculture loan and grant is part of $203 million in funding aimed at infrastructure improvements for 200,000 rural residents.
Police Warning of Telephone Scam Involving Water Bills
They say callers are fraudulently claiming to represent the county Department of Water Supply in an attempt to obtain credit card information.
Water Conservation Needed During Papaikou Well Repairs
The repairs are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 and are expected to take about a month to complete.
Hydrant Test Wednesday in Shipman Business Park
Customers in the affected area may notice discolored water for several hours following the test scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Hilo Hydrant Tests, N. Kohala Water Shut-Off Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply has scheduled the hydrant tests for Monday and the hydrant shut-off on Kynnersley Road for Thursday.
Waiakea Uka Water Service to Resume by 6 p.m.
The water main break occurred on Hoaka Road near its intersection with Ainaola Drive.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Pauka`a Thursday
The Department of Water Supply said the five-hour outage is required to change a leaking valve.
Drought-Stricken Areas Saw Some Relief in May
Recent rains are “greening up” dry pastures in North and South Kohala, the US Department of Agriculture said.
Pavao Confirmed as Member of State Water Commission
The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.
UPDATE: HOVE Well Spigot Station Operational Again
The county Department of Water Supply made good on its intention to provide residents of the Ocean View area with access to water by noon.
