Ka Wai A Kāne – Water, Our Most Precious Resource
Drinking Water Preparedness The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, urges its customers and the community to be drinking water prepared. Recent storms have disrupted both DWS’ water infrastructure and the island’s electrical grid needed to operate DWS’ water systems, private community water systems, and private water catchment systems. DWS urges Hawai‘i Island… Continue Reading DWS Water Preparedness for storms
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… Continue Reading Entry deadline extended for Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
HAWAI`I ISLAND – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is celebrating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Week, March 16-20, by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks. DWS will hold public outreach events in Hilo and Kona. Water professionals will offer… Continue Reading DWS to hold Fix a Leak Week events in Hilo, Kona
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 area. A Water Restriction Notice requires… Continue Reading DWS issues Water Restriction for Honomū customers
AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA, 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 areas. A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water… Continue Reading Water Restriction for South Kohala -Lālāmilo
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 Hawaiian Electric (HE) issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Watch on February 9, 2026, that remains in effect. Per HE, this means that weather… Continue Reading Water Preparedness PSPS Watch-Lālāmilo
October 14, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hakalau Customers AFFECTED AREAS: ALONG HAWAI‘I BELT ROAD BETWEEN THE 14- AND 15.5 MILEMARKERS, MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), CHIN CHUCK ROAD, AND HANAMALO LOOP, ALONG WITH ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HAKALAU, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS), County… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hakalau Customers
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 4-10, 2025. This annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) serves to highlight the importance of healthy drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing… Continue Reading DWS celebrates Drinking Water Week May 4-10
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
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