#Department of Water Supply
Hawai‘i County crews respond to water main break in Pepe‘ekeo
Water has been shut off to customers in the area of Old Māmalahoa Highway between eateries Pi‘ilani Kitchen and What’s Shakin’, along with the lower portion of Kula‘imano Homestead Road.
Emergency water shut off to affect Keaʻau tomorrow
Department of Water Supply will be making urgent repairs to a leaking waterline, causing an emergency water shutoff to disrupt services along Milo Street and surrounding areas in Keaʻau.
UPDATE: Repair work completed on water main break in Pepeʻekeo
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply said normal water use may resume.
Water service to be temporarily shut off for portions of Honoka‘a
Areas to be affected are the North side of Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Mud Lane and former Camp Honokāia, including Mud Lane, Mālie Place and Pali Road.
Hawai‘i Island police warns against scammers posing as county employees to collect pastdue water bills
According to police, two men posing as workers with the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply tried to collect money from a woman at her Kapa‘au home.
Hawai‘i County offers tips on drinking water preparedness ahead of incoming storm
A flood watch is currently in place for the state, starting Wednesday through Friday afternoon.
Water use restriction remains in place for South Kohala customers as work on well continues
Customers are required to continue to reduce water use by 25%, and irrigation customers are also required to reduce water use by at least 25%.
Kona low recovery: About 3,200 are still without power, Hawaiʻi County asks for damage reports
Over 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power due to trees that have fallen and casued extensive damage to utility poles and power lines.
Water main break affects customers in Konawaena, Nāpōʻopoʻo
A water tanker is available at Kealakekua Ranch Center for community assistance.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
The department is celebrating the 2026 installment of the special observance by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks; events to be hosted in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, with chances for prizes.
Water restriction issued in South Hilo after unexpected breakdown of well
Customers are advised to reduce water use by 25%.
Hawai‘i County reduces vacancies by 100 positions in past year, but workforce still down 17%
The county has received more than 10,300 applications in 2025, compared to 9,200 in 2024, but still has 589 open positions.
Water restriction downgraded in South Kohala following recent rainfall
Customers from Āhualoa to Waiemi subdivision, including Waimea town, are being asked to reduce water use by at least 10%.
Hawaiʻi County to install new water service line along Highway 130 in Pāhoa
The work by the Department of Water Supply will be conducted between mile markers 6 and 7 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Water restriction effective until further notice for customers in South Kohala – Lālamilo area
The restrictions were implemented because of unexpected well and equipment malfunctions. Reducing use is necessary to maintain adequate water levels in storage tanks to service all customers in the affected area.
Water restriction notice issued to customers in South Kohala
The restriction was prompted by the prolonged lack of rain.
Student artists invited to enter 8th annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Hawai‘i Island keiki in kindergarten through sixth grade can submit original artwork depicting this year’s theme “Make Every Drop Count.”
Update: Water main break at Kona Palisades subdivision has been repaired
Customers in the affected area can now resume normal water use.
Water restriction notice downgraded to conservation for South Kohala – Lālāmilo customers
A conservation notice requests affected customers reduce water use by at least 10 percent.
Water main work scheduled today and Wednesday in South Hilo
Water will be shut off while work is being done by Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply.
