Hawai‘i County issues mandatory 25% water restriction for North Kona

A mandatory 25% water restriction has been issued for various communities in North Kona due to the failure of the Honokōhau Deepwell over the weekend.

The well went down on Saturday, according to the Department of Water Supply. The county has expedited purchases and repairs in efforts to return North Kona wells back to service. Affected areas include:

• Mākālei
• Kalaoa
• Kona Palisades
• Keāole
• Palamanui
• Kohanaiki
• Kailua-Kona
• Kaloko
• Kaloko Mauka
• Hualālai
• Honokōhau
• Kealakehe
• Keahuolū
• Keōpū
• Hōlualoa
• Wai‘aha
• Kahalu‘u
• Keauhou

Residents are advised to use water wisely and sparingly. Customers should refrain from irrigation, washing cars and other unnecessary water uses while the water restriction is in effect. Taking short showers, fixing leaky toilets and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use.

The 25% Water Restriction will preserve adequate water supplies and pressure to meet the community’s drinking, cooking and hygiene needs.

County officials say the water quality is not threatened by the loss of the well. The Department of Water Supply will continue monitoring the water system and make necessary adjustments.

For more water conservation tips, visit www.hawaiidws.org, call 808-961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. Call 808-961-8790 to report after-hours emergencies.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.