Hawai‘i County crews respond to water main break in Pepe‘ekeo

Hawai‘i County crews with the Department of Water Supply have responded to a water main break in Pepe‘ekeo on Kula‘imano Road.

Water has been shut off to customers in the area of Old Māmalahoa Highway between eateries Pi‘ilani Kitchen and What’s Shakin’, along with the lower portion of Kula‘imano Homestead Road, including any side roads and lanes.

Water service is expected to resume this afternoon, according to a news release from the Department of Water Supply.

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.

Call 808-961-8060 during normal business hours, 808-961-8790 for after-hours emergencies, or email dws@hawaiidws.org.