Water shutoff scheduled in Hilo to replace broken valve

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the time when the water shut-off ended, which was today at midnight. Work has been completed and water service restored.

Water will be temporarily turned off in certain portions of Hilo on Tuesday to replace a broken valve.

Water will be shut off on Kalaniana‘ole Street and Onekahakaha Road, including Leleiwi Street and all side roads and lanes from 8 p.m. Tuesday till midnight on Wednesday.

The Department of Water Supply recommends that affected customers before the water shutoff occurs, store water in sterilized containers for their cooking and hygiene needs until service is restored. Upon 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.

Affected customers are asked to take any 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.

For questions, call Carl Nishimura, South Hilo District Supervisor, at 808-961-8790.