Recent rainfall eases county water restrictions for South Kohala customers

Water restrictions for South Kohala customers have eased after recent rainfall replenished the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Waikōloa reservoirs.

Several South Kohala communities have been under a water-use restriction since April 2025 because of a prolonged lack of rain. At that time, affected customers were asked to reduce water use by at least 25%, and irrigation customers were required to cut water usage by at least 50%.

With the rainfall over the weekend, customers are now asked to reduce water use by 10%. The restriction is for customers from Āhualoa to Waiemi subdivision, including Honokaia, Pu‘ukapu, Nienie, Waimea Town, Lālāmilo Farm Lots, portions of Mana Road and portions of Māmalahoa Highway.

Learn about water-saving tips by clicking on the “Conservation” tab at www.hawaiidws.org.

The Department of Water Supply asks customers to conserve drinking water, use it wisely, and not waste it. Call 808-961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org for questions.

For after-hours emergencies, call 808-961-8790.