Laserfiche WebLink
<br />DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAI`I <br />T, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAI`I 96720 <br />TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 FAX (808) 961-8657 <br />September 8, 2017 <br />Press Release <br />Time: 3:00pm <br />Update: #8 <br />North Kona Emergency Water Restriction <br />The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect. ALL residents and customers in North <br />Kona must continue to restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene <br />purposes). <br />An Emergency Proclamation was issued on September 6, 2017 by Mayor Harry Kim, to ensure <br />administrative readiness by the County in the event that immediate services are needed from other <br />government agencies or from the private sector. <br />Due to a significant level of overall compliance, water levels in the tanks have remained stable. The <br />Department appreciates limited <br />hand watering of precious plants, on occasion, is still acceptable using the following best practices: <br /> Water at night to reduce evaporation. <br /> <br />http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/greenwaste/ for more information. <br /> Use of recycled water from downspouts, washing machines, washing dishes, and shower <br /> <br /> Do not over-water plants. <br /> Use of sprinklers (manual or automatic) for lawns and grass areas is still prohibited. <br />For other unique situations, please contact the Department to discuss possible options. <br />Without everyone's continued cooperation, there will be areas that will experience periodic loss of water <br />service or lower water pressures. We also recommend that residents store a sufficient amount of water <br />for basic household needs, such as drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes, in the event of service <br />disruptions. <br />For your use, potable water can be obtained from water located on Hina Lani Street below <br />Anini Street as well as water spigots along Ane Keohokalole Highway, between Kealakehe High School <br />and Palani Road. Please bring your own drinking water containers to fill. <br />For more information visit our website at www.hawaiidws.org. To report any observed wasteful use of <br />water, call 961-8060 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after hour <br />emergencies call us at 961-8790. <br /> <br />The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer <br />