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Water Spigot Update
Councilman Guy Enriques — District 6 a:
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The County Department of Water Supply, Civil Defense, Public Works, Mayor's Representative
Bishop Hunter and Council Representative Guy Enriques are in the process of updating County
guidelines and procedures for the Water Spigot Program. All parties agree that current use at the water
spigots should be classified as "day -to -day use" rather than and "emergency use." We are exploring
the potential of moving the control of water spigots out of the Department of Civil Defense and into a
more appropriate department that can address budget; management and maintenance concerns.
Though we are still in the exploration phase, the following bullets indicate the potential direction we
are heading:
• Identify appropriate department to oversee water spigots
• Identify source of County funding for water use at spigots
• No charge for public waterat the spigots
• Identify specific a water spigots only for filling 55 gals or less •
Identify a second spigot only for filling tanks greater than 55 gals
Limit water fill to 250 gals per fill
* * ** these rulings are to specifically address concerns by users who have long waits
behind large tank water users
• Enforce existing rules that require hauling at /or below specified maximum payloads of the
vehicle or trailer.
* * ** this emphasis is to address concerns that many users over -load
pickups /trailers and become a potential danger on the road
I do appreciate your patience as we sort through our water spigot issues. Please feel free to contact my
office with any comments or suggestions.
Office #: 961 -8263
Email: genriques�J2co.hawaii.hi.us
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