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May 27, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Restriction Notice Issued for Hakalau Customers Effective immediately and until further notice, the Department of Water Supply (DWS) has implemented a Mandatory 25% Water Restriction Notice for customers in the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: ALONG HAWAI‘I BELT ROAD BETWEEN THE 14-AND 15.5MILEMARKERS, MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), CHIN CHUCK… Continue Reading DWS issues Water Restriction Notice for Hakalau customers

April 29, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Conservation Notice Issued for 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 This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS),… Continue Reading DWS issues Water Conservation Notice for South Kohala customers

November 15, 2024IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drinking Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for the State of Hawai‘i until 6 p.m. today. Hawaiian Electric (HECO) issued a statement today indicating they will be monitoring weather conditions and MAY implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)… Continue Reading Drinking Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

October 16, 2024NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drinking Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for the State of Hawai‘i until 6 p.m. today. Hawaiian Electric (HECO) issued a statement today indicating they will be monitoring the weather conditions and MAY implement its Public… Continue Reading Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Water Preparedness During Public Safety Power Shutoffs July 11, 2024NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs On July 1st, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) launched its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to reduce the risk of wildfires. More information on HECO’s PSPS program can be found at https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/wildfire-safety/public-safety-power-shutoff. HECO’s release states, “In… Continue Reading Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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

November 16, 2023 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

November 14, 2023 Water Supply Prepares for Forecasted Extended Drought The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has undertaken a multi-phased strategy aimed at meeting customers’ and the public’s essential drinking water needs during the ongoing islandwide drought that weather experts predict will extend well into 2024. Providing customers with an adequate and… Continue Reading Water Supply’s Preparation for Forecasted Extended Drought