Ka Wai A Kāne – Water, Our Most Precious Resource
HILO – HAIHAI AREA WATER REMAINS SAFE TO DRINK The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, reassures its Hilo water customers that their tap water remains safe to drink after the isolated discovery of turbid or discolored water.DWS suspects the use of fire hydrants on Oneawa Place, Makalani Place, and Ka Manelo Street… Continue Reading Department of Water Supply news release – Hilo water remains safe to drink
February 12, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Kohala Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED AFFECTED AREAS: PUAKŌ, KAWAIHAE VILLAGE TO KAWAIHAE HARBOR AND INDUSTRIAL AREA, AND THE FOLLOWING RESORT AREAS: MAUNA LANI/FAIRMONT ORCHID, HĀPUNA PRINCE, MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL, AND ADJACENT SUBDIVISIONS/DEVELOPMENTS; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This is an important update from Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED for South Kohala customers
February 2, 2024 Water Preparedness for Extended Power Outages The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, requires a significant amount of dependable electricity to move approximately 25 million gallons of water each day and deliver it to more than 45,000 homes, businesses, farms, and community facilities located throughout much of Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiian… Continue Reading Water Preparedness for Extended Power Outages