Department of Water Supply issues water restriction notice for upper Waiākea Uka

Department of Water Supply customers in upper Waiākea Uka in Hilo are required to reduce water use by at least 25% until further notice.

A water restriction is necessary to maintain water in its upper storage tank while the Department of Water Supply locates a possible main break and repairs it.

The restriction affects customers living on the following roads:

• Āinaola Drive, mauka of Waikahe Road
• Hoʻaka Road, mauka of Mālaʻai Road
• Mālaʻai Road
• ʻAlawaena Street
• ʻĀinakahele Street

Status updates will be issued as necessary and made available on the Department of Water Supply website.

To help reduce water use, the Department of Water Supply urges everyone to take the following steps:

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

For questions or concerns, contact the Department of Water Supply at (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours, or (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies.