#Hawaii County Department of Water Supply

Update: Emergency water shutoff extended until 5 p.m. for portions of Waimea

The emergency repair was necessary to prevent any further disruptions and/or problems. The shutoff continues for customers along portions of Māmalahoa Highway, heading east of Pu‘u Pūlehu Loop; U‘ikeoni Street; Waokele Street; and in Lakeland Subdivision.

North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary conservation notice

Customers in the district are asked to adhere to a voluntary 10% water conservation notice instead of the 25% water restriction, which had been in effect since Aug. 7, 2023.

Hawai‘i lawmaker secures nearly $400M in earmarked federal funding for state nonprofits and projects

Additional earmark funding for Hawai‘i is expected to be included the second half of the funding deal which is set to be announced on March 22.

Kīlauea Avenue/Keawe Street rehab project in Hilo nearly 50% complete

The project on the one-way roadway in the downtown area of the Big Island community is still on track to be completed by August 2024, barring any future delays.

North Kohala residents asked to conserve water after 2 water wells go down

Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers in North Kohala to reduce their water use by at least 10% until further notice.

Downtown Hilo to get much needed road upgrades, starting with Kino‘ole resurfacing

The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.

Fire hydrant flow test scheduled along portion of Pu‘u‘eo Street in Hilo

Water customers in the area might experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled Along Ponahawai Street in Hilo

Residents along Ponahawai Street, between Komohana Street and Kapi‘olani Street, including all side roads and lanes, in Hilo are being notified that their water service could be affected by an upcoming test.

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Laupāhoehoe Water System

Residents and businesses in the Laupāhoehoe area in East Hawai‘i are being asked to reduce their water usage.

Water Shutoffs Planned in February for Pāpa‘ikou Area

The county Department of Water Supply announced Thursday plans to shut off water in the Pāpa‘ikou area two times in February because of work connected with the department’s Pāpaʻikou Transite and G.I. Pipeline Replacement Project.

Main Break Cuts Off Water to Portion of E. Hawai‘i

A DWS water tanker will be located near the Pāpa‘ikou Community Gym on Old Māmalahoa Highway for the public’s use.

Temporary Water Shutoff Set For South Hilo

Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time those affected may notice turbid and/or discolored water.

S. Kohala Water Conservation Notice Cancelled

Normal water use may now resume.

DWS Issues Water Conservation For S. Kohala

A few simple adjustments can help conserve the water necessary.

Water Conservation Notice Issued For South Kohala

Prolonged drought has led to water shortages in several South Kohala areas across the Big Island, according to the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply.

DWS Offers In-Person Services by Appointment Only Through August

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply will continue offering in-person services by appointment only through Monday, Aug. 31.

Water Conservation Order Lifted

Normal water use is now allowed.

Pāpa‘ikou Water Conservation Result of Deep Well Losing Power

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply issued a water conservation order to its Pāpa‘ikou customers Wednesday afternoon. 

DWS Issues Water Conservation Notice For Pāpa‘ikou

Effectively immediately, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is asking all of its Pāpa‘ikou customers to conserve water.

DWS Conserve to Preserve Youth Initiative

The tagline is the theme of the department’s 2020 Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest, which is open to all Big Island schoolchildren enrolled K-5.
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