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Drought information — Water Restriction Noticed Issued for North Kona <br /> <br />Department of Water Supply logo. <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, 345 KEKŪANAŌ‘A STREET, SUITE 20, HILO, HAWAI‘I, 96720, TELEPHONE ( 808 ) 961-8050, FAX ( 808 ) 961-8657, <br />EMAIL : dws@hawaiidws.org, WWW.HAWAIIDWS.ORG. <br /> <br />June 6, 2022 <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />Water Restriction Notice Issued for North Kona. <br /> <br />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: <br /> <br />AFFECTED AREAS: MAKALEI, KALAOA, KONA PALISADES, KEĀHOLE, PALAMANUI, KOHANAIKI, KALOKO, KALOKO MAUKA, HUALĀLAI; NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I. <br /> <br />Water restriction measures are needed due to the failure of Hualālai Deepwell on Monday. <br /> <br />Meanwhile, the following areas in North Kona remain under a water conservation notice that calls for a voluntary 10 percent reduction in water use: KAHALU‘U, KEAUHOU, <br />KAILUA-KONA, HONOKŌHAU, KEALAKEHE, KEAHUOLŪ, KEŌPŪ, HŌLUALOA, WAI‘AHA. <br /> <br />The 25% Water Restriction will preserve adequate water supplies and pressure to meet the community’s drinking, cooking and hygiene needs. DWS will continue monitoring the <br />water system and make necessary adjustments. You will be kept informed of any changes in water supplies. <br /> <br />Please use water wisely and sparingly. Customers should refrain from irrigation, washing cars, and other unnecessary water uses while the water restriction is in effect. Taking <br />short showers, hand- washing dishes, fixing leaky toilets and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use. <br /> <br />DWS has approved expedited purchase of replacement parts in efforts to return the Hualālai Deepwell back to service. <br /> <br />DWS stresses that water quality is not threatened by the loss of the well. Customers’ water remains safe to consume and continues to meet or exceed federal drinking water <br />regulations. Water filtration, boiling and other home purification practices are unnecessary. <br /> <br />For more water conservation tips, please visit www.hawaiidws.org, call 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. Please call 961-8790 to report <br />after-hours emergencies. <br /> <br />Mahalo for your cooperation and understanding while this temporary use restriction is in effect. <br /> <br />…Water, Our Most Precious Resource…Ka Wai A Kāne… <br /> <br />The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. <br /> <br />Courtesy Department of Water Supply <br /> <br /> <br />22 Attachment 1.7 <br />