2017-09-27 NKonaEmrgncyWtrRstrctn-Honokohau-PressRelease-UPDATE 10

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAI`I T, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAI`I 96720 TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 FAX (808) 961-8657 September 27, 2017 Time: 2:15 pm Press Release Update: #10 North Kona Emergency Water Restriction The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect. Over the past few days there has been a water level decline in the tanks that service the general area between the Fire station to just south of the Palani Road and highway junction. These areas include, but are not limited to, Estates, Kona Hills, Palisades, Wainani / Lokahi Makai, Kaiminani Drive (including all side streets), Kona Acres, and Hina Lani Drive (including all side streets). Without everyone's continued cooperation, there will be areas that will experience periodic loss of water service or lower water pressures. ALL residents and customers in North Kona must continue to restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes). continued efforts to restrict water use during this time. As such, limited hand watering of precious plants, on occasion, is still acceptable using the following best practices: Water at night to reduce evaporation. Use of rainwater from downspouts for plants. moisture around plants. Do not over-water plants. Use of sprinklers (manual or automatic) for http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/gr lawns and grass areas is still prohibited. eenwaste/ for more information. This restriction also prohibits the draining and refilling of swimming pools, hot tubs, water fountains, etc. Customers should take appropriate measures to reduce the loss of existing water in swimming pools and hot tubs, such as checking the pool for leaks and consulting a pool supplier for appropriate pool covers. In addition, customer should ensure proper operation and maintenance of pool pump equipment. TContractor has two (2) crews working on both repairs concurrently. At this time, the anticipated completion of Deepwell repair is this weekend, with Palani Deepwell repair to follow shortly thereafter. We will update you throughout this installation process as more progress is made and/or more information becomes available. For your use, potable water can be obtained from a portable water tanker located on Hina Lani Street below Anini Street as well as water spigots along Ane Keohokalole Highway, between Kealakehe High School and Palani Road. Please bring your own drinking water containers to fill. We also recommend that residents store a sufficient amount of water for basic household needs, such as drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes, in the event of service disruptions. For more information visit our website at www.hawaiidws.org. To report any observed wasteful use of water, call 961-8060 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after hour emergencies call us at 961-8790. The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer