Ka Wai A Kāne – Water, Our Most Precious Resource
Water Supply Invites Hawai‘i Island Community to Celebrate Drinking Water Week The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is hosting public outreach events in Hilo and Kona to raise awareness about the importance of safe, reliable and sustainable drinking water in celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026. This annual observance led… Continue Reading DWS celebrates Drinking Water Week May 3-9
Drinking Water Preparedness The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, urges its customers and the community to be drinking water prepared. Hawai‘i Island is forecasted to be impacted by severe weather this week that could disrupt both DWS’ water infrastructure and the island’s electrical grid needed to operate DWS’ water systems, private community… Continue Reading DWS Water Preparedness for Storms
Temporary Water Discoloration Notice – Waimea/Kamuela Area The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has received reports of water discoloration in Waimea from the Lālāmilo Farm Lots to the Lakeland Subdivision areas. The DWS is currently flushing the water system and investigating the possible cause of the discolored water. Recent routine water quality… Continue Reading Temporary Water Discoloration Notice – Waimea
UPDATED Water Restriction Notice for South Kohala -Lālāmilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, AND MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This updated Water Restriction Notice remains in effect for all Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers in the affected areas. Customers are required to reduce water… Continue Reading South Kohala – Lalamilo Water Restriction Notice Updated
Water Supply Extends Entry Deadline for Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest to April 30 HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, announces it has extended the entry deadline for its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest and will continue accepting posters until Thursday, April 30. The extension provides Hawai‘i… Continue Reading Entry Deadline Extended for Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers AFFECTED AREA: HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HONOMŪ, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately and until further notice, a Water Restriction Notice has been issued for all Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers in the affected… Continue Reading DWS issues Water Restriction for Honomū customers
Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala Customers AFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA TOWN, LĀLĀMILO FARM LOTS, PORTIONS OF MANA ROAD, PORTIONS OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), ANEKONA ESTATES, AND KĀNEHOA SUBDIVISION; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately and until further notice, the Department of… Continue Reading Water Conservation for South Kohala (Waimea)