#Water Restriction

Department of Water Supply issues water restriction notice for upper Waiākea Uka

Residents of upper Waiākea Uka in Hilo are urged to cut water usage by 25% immediately, as the Department of Water Supply investigates a potential main break.

Recent rainfall eases county water restrictions for South Kohala customers

With the rainfall over the weekend, customers are now asked to reduce water use by 10%, down from 25%.

Hawai‘i County issues water restriction to South Kohala customers, including resorts

Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by at least 25%.

UPDATE: Water restriction lifted for North Kohala residents

Normal water use may resume.

UPDATE: Water use restriction continues for residents from Āhualoa to Pōhākea in Hāmākua

Extension of the water restriction is because of a suspected second water main break; crews are working to repair the problem.

North Kohala residents must restrict water use until further notice

Hawaiʻi County’s Department of Water Supply has enacted an immediate water restriction for North Kohala residents due to equipment failure, leaving only one of three wells operational.

Update: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation

The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.

North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary reduction

The restriction was initiated in August after two wells, including the Kalaoa Deepwell went offline.

Mandatory water restriction for areas in North Kona due to down wells

Officials stress there is no threat to water quality.

Hawai‘i County issues mandatory 25% water restriction for North Kona

The well went down on Saturday. The county has expedited purchases and repairs in efforts to return North Kona wells back to service.

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 Restrictions Continue as Hilo Water Pump Station is Repaired

County officials anticipate a South Hilo water pumping station damaged by a felled tree to be operational before the end of August

Restrictions Remain in Place After Felled Tree Damages Water Pump Station

Water restrictions remain in place for South Hilo customers after a felled tree damaged a water pumping station on Thursday afternoon.

Damaged Water Pumping Station Forces Restrictions in Hilo

The Department of Water Supply issued a water restriction notice for all its South Hilo customers in the vicinity of Kaiwiki Road after a fallen tree damaged a water pumping station.

Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory Suspended

The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Emergency Water Restriction Advisory for the Waiakea Uka Area as of 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory

The Department of Water Supply has issued a water restriction advisory for residents in the Waiakea Uka area.

Kea’au Water Restriction Notice Lifted

The Department of Water Supply has lifted a water restriction advisory initiated on Jan. 16 following low to no water pressure in the Kea’au area.

Kea’au Residents Placed on Water Restriction Notice

The Department of Water Supply says that low to no water pressure has been reported in Kea’au. A water tanker is providing drinking water for affected residents on Milo Street.