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North Kona Wells Remain Offline
North Kona customers are reminded to continue their 10% Voluntary Water Conservation efforts by using water as efficiently as possible.
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary Conservation
The 25% mandatory North Kona Water Restriction that has been in effect since last January has been downgraded to 10% Voluntary Water Conservation today.
Hawai‘i DWS: Hualālai & Palani Deepwells Operational
Both the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Hualālai Deepwell and Palani Deepwell have been repaired and are now operational.
North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Irrigation Still Prohibited
The North Kona Water Restriction remains in effect as the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues its efforts to repair the area’s deepwells.
LETTER: Digging Deeper Into Hawai‘i Island’s Well Failures
“I’ve been following the misadventures of the DWS for some time now and became seriously concerned when I started reading statements in June that made absolutely no engineering sense.”
UPDATE: North Kona Water Restriction Continues, Emergency Proclamation Issued
An Emergency Proclamation was issued by Mayor Harry Kim, to ensure administrative readiness by the County in the event that immediate services are needed from other government agencies
Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation Regarding North Kona Water Emergency
The proclamation ensures that all administrative readiness is established by the county in the event that assistance will be needed from the state government.
Installation of North Kona Hualalai Deepwell Pump to Begin
The pump for Hualalai Deepwell in North Kona is now on-island and installation will begin immediately.
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect.
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Update
Due to a significant level of overall compliance, water levels in the tanks have remained stable.
North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Spare Motor Defective
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Honokohau Deepwell is still out of service. During today’s work, it was discovered that the spare motor is defective and cannot be used. DWS is now working on several options to obtain another spare motor before resuming the installation work. The updated repair schedule is to be determined. […]
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Continues
All residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking and hygiene purposes) only.
Public Potable Water Distribution Stations Set Up for North Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reported on Monday, Aug. 14, at 2:30 p.m., that the Honokohau Deepwell located in North Kona is out of service.
Emergency Water Restriction Notice for North Kona
An Emergency Water Restriction notice is in effect for North Kona. The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply Honokohau Deepwell is out of service; all residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes) only. Cease all irrigation activities. Cause of failure is […]
Keahuolū Deepwell Repairs Completed
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Keahuolū Deepwell has now been repaired and is operational.
DWS Continues Well Repairs Through July 4 Holiday
Crews will continue to work double shifts and throughout the Fourth of July holiday to complete repairs.
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Continues
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Keahuolū Deepwell is out of service and currently being repaired.
Emergency Water Restriction Continues for North Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Keahuolū Deepwell is out of service.
Emergency Water Restriction Issued for North Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Keahuolū Deepwell is out of service.
North Kona Water Restriction Continues
The Department of Water Supply is reminding North Kona customers about the ongoing water restriction.
