UPDATE: County crews continue work to repair water main break in Big Island community

Editor’s note: This story has been updated at 12:59 p.m. on May 22.

Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply continues to work to repair a water main break on Kula‘imano Road in Pepe‘ekeo.

Customers in the area currently have no water service as crews work to repair the break. According to the county, the work is now expected to continue until 3 p.m., at which time water service will be restored.

A water tanker will be stationed near Pi‘ilani Kitchen for the public’s use.

Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time affected customers may notice turbid and/or discolored water. Customers may also notice trapped air in their plumbing, which will be released as they initially use water.

Updates will be posted at www.hawaiidws.org.

For more information or questions, call 808-887-3030 or 808-961-8060 during normal business hours, call 808-961-8790 for after-hours emergencies, or email dws@hawaiidws.org.