Manager's Message

Welcome to the Department of Water Supply's web page. It is our hope that you find this web page both useful and informative. Should there be anything you would like to see on our web page that is not already here please free to contact us at (808) 961-8050, write us at 345 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo, Hawaii 96720 or e-mail us at dws@hawaiidws.org.

Water is a very precious resource. As our motto is, "Water Brings Progress", we at the Department of Water Supply are very proud to be your supplier of this special life-giving product. We hope that through this web page you will get to know your water department a little better.

Milton D. Pavao, P.E.

Manager

Department of Water Supply

County of Hawaii

Milton D. Pavao was born and raised in Keaau (formerly Olaa), Hawaii. He attended Keaau Elementary and Intermediate School and Hilo High School. He also attended the University of Hawaii, Hilo and Manoa Campuses where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in May 1972. Mr. Pavao began his career with the Department of Water Supply in July 1972 and obtained his professional engineer's license in July 1975. Prior to his appointment as Manager of the Department of Water Supply on January 3, 1995, he was the Engineering Section Head.

Mr. Pavao is a member of the Hawaii Water Works Association and the American Water Works Association. He and his wife, Paulette, reside in Keaau.

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The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer