Hawai‘i County issues water restriction to South Kohala customers, including resorts

A water restriction notice has been issued for three Big Island resorts and customers in the South Kohala area.

Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by at least 25%. Irrigation customers are required to reduce water use by at least 50%.

Customers in the Kawaihae and Puakō areas are impacted as well as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection; Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection and Kawaihae Harbor.

“Reducing water use will help to maintain water levels in the storage tanks for all customers,” county officials stated, adding the Department of Water Supply has authorized emergency work to repair one of the inoperable wells as soon as possible.

To learn more ways to reduce water use, visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call 808-961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after-hours emergencies, call 808-961-8790.