Hakalau residents asked to reduce water use because of arid conditions

A 10% water conservation notice for customers in the Hakalau area of East Hawai‘i is in effect until further notice.

Customers affected include those along:

• Hawai‘i Belt Road, between the 14 and 15.5-mile markers.
• Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19).
• Chin Chuck Road.
• Hanamalo Loop.
• Any side roads and lanes.

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply says the request for customers in the affected area to reduce their water usage by 10% comes because of a prolonged lack of rainfall and significant reduction in spring flows.

The department also offered these conservation tips:

• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.
• Check faucets and pipes for leak.
• Do not let water run when washing hands, shaving or brushing teet.
• Reduce showering times.

All affected water customers should also limit water use for dust control and irrigation.

Find other water-saving tips by clicking on the “Conservation” tab on the Department of Water Supply website.

Call 808-961-8790 or 808-961-8050 during normal business hours, 808-961-8790 for after-hour emergencies or email to dws@hawaiidws.org for additional information of with any questions.

“The Department of Water Supply thanks affected customers for their understanding,” said the water conservation notice announcement.

A water conservation notice is also in effect until further notice for customers in South Kohala because of extremely dry conditions.