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NEWS RELEASE <br />August 28, 2018 <br />DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII <br />345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720 <br />TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657 <br />Water Conservation Notice Issued for Papaikou <br />AFFECTED AREA: PAPAIKOU, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII <br />This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) update for Tuesday, August 28, 2018. <br />Inclement weather associated with Hurricane Lane caused damage to portions of our <br />Papaikou infrastructure, causing interruptions in water service. DWS is hauling water to <br />maintain water service. As a result, DWS is requesting Papaikou customers to reduce daily <br />water usage by 10% in order to maintain service to all. Listed are some ways to reach the <br />10% water conservation goal: <br />• Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes at a time. <br />• Check faucets and pipes for leaks. <br />• Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Use drinking water wisely. <br />• Do not let water run unnecessarily. Turn the water off when you brush your teeth and <br />use a glass of water to rinse. <br />• Do not fill up the bathtub; shower instead. <br />• Turn the showerhead off when washing your hair and only use water to wet and rinse. <br />• Do not flush toilets unnecessarily. <br />• Review and reduce frequency of irrigation schedule (if applicable) by adjusting timers <br />appropriately. <br />All irrigation and agricultural users should keep water usage to a minimum. Irrigate during the <br />evening or early morning hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This measure will reduce water <br />loss due to evaporation and minimize water system usage during peak demand. <br />DWS must wait until conditions improve in order to assess the extent of the damaged <br />infrastructure and will provide an update on a repair timeframe. The community's cooperation <br />and patience are appreciated. <br />For more information on water conservation, visit our website at www.hawaiidws.org. For <br />other questions or concerns, call (808) 961-8060 during normal business hours, (808) 961- <br />8790 for after -hour emergencies, or email: dws@hawaiidws.org. <br />This is your Hawai`i County Department of Water Supply. <br />### <br />...Water, Our Most Precious Resource ... Ka Wai A Kane ... <br />The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer <br />