August 2, 2025
FOR 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
Effective immediately and until further notice, a Water Conservation Notice has been issued for all Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers in the affected areas. A Water Conservation Notice requests affected customers reduce water use by at least 10 percent.
Due to unexpected equipment failure, water conservation is necessary because only one of the three wells serving the region is currently operational. DWS has authorized emergency work to repair one of the inoperable wells as soon as possible.
DWS asks customers to conserve drinking water, use it wisely, and to not waste it. Taking short showers, fixing leaky plumbing and toilets, irrigating efficiently, and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use. To learn more ways to conserve water, please visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after-hours emergencies, please call (808) 961-8790.
DWS thanks affected customers for their understanding and kokua.
This is your Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply.