January 12, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kohala Water Customers Reminded to Continue Conservation Efforts AFFECTED AREAS: HĀWĪ TO HALA‘ULA, INCLUDING PUAKEA BAY, KA‘AUHUHU HOMESTEADS, ‘ĀINAKEA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, AND ALL CUSTOMERS ALONG AKONI PULE HIGHWAY, MILL ROAD, AND MA‘ULILI ROAD; NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, reminds its North Kohala… Continue Reading Department of Water Supply News Release – North Kohala water customers reminded to continue conservation efforts

January 8, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Supply Accepting Entries for 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest      HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is now accepting entries for its 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest open to Hawai‘i Island students attending kindergarten through the sixth grade.… Continue Reading Water Supply announces 2024 Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

December 15, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Conservation Notice Issued for North Kohala Customers AFFECTED AREAS: HĀWĪ TO HALA‘ULA, INCLUDING PUAKEA BAY, KA‘AUHUHU HOMESTEADS, ‘ĀINAKEA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, AND ALL CUSTOMERS ALONG AKONI PULE HIGHWAY, MILL ROAD, AND MA‘ULILI ROAD; NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, message for… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice Issued for North Kohala Customers

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

November 6, 2023 Severe Drought Heightens Need to Use Drinking Water Wisely Most of Hawai‘i Island is experiencing severe drought, with extreme drought now occurring in multiple regions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map that shows conditions have worsened since last month’s update https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?HI. The November 2, 2023, map supports the National Weather… Continue Reading Severe drought heightens need to use drinking water wisely

August 8, 2023 The Department of Water Supply (DWS) sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience of requesting a 25% reduction in water use due to the recent failure of our Honokohau deepwell. We at the DWS really do understand this puts a burden on our communities and our families, as we also live, work, and play… Continue Reading DWS Response re N Kona water restriction

August 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Restriction Notice Issued for North Kona Customers Effective immediately, the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has implemented a mandatory 25 percent Water Restriction for customers in the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: MĀKĀLEI, KALAOA, KONA PALISADES, KEĀHOLE, PALAMANUI, KOHANAIKI, KAILUA-KONA, KALOKO, KALOKO MAUKA, HUALĀLAI, HONOKŌHAU, KEALAKEHE,… Continue Reading Water Restriction Notice for North Kona

May 24, 2023 NEWS RELEASE Winners, Runners-Up Announced for Water Supply’s 5th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest HAWAIʻI ISLAND – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, congratulates the nearly 500 Hawai‘i Island schoolchildren who entered the Department’s 5th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest held earlier this year. Open to K-6… Continue Reading DWS announces 5th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest winners, runners-up

April 19, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County Water Supply Offers Free Water Education At-Home Toolkit      HILO, HAWAI‘I – In commemoration of Earth Day April 22, the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is launching a virtual education program that provides tools and resources so keiki can learn about their drinking water, and… Continue Reading County Water Supply Offers Free Water Education At-Home Toolkit