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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
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rELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
September 28, 2026
Mr. Cody Miprano
Okahara& Associates, Inc. Cra-i P`, >N_NG FPT200KoholaStreetSEP29202SL143„ ')Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Miprano:
HAND FLIVEED
Subject: Water Demand Calculations for KBXtreme Hilo
Tax Map Key 2- 3-037:006
We have reviewed the water demand calculations for the proposed development and find them acceptable.
Based on the calculations provided,the estimated average daily usage is estimated at 15,240 gallons per day
GPD) which is equivalent to 39 units of water at 400 GPD per unit and with peak-flows estimated at 68 gallons
per minute(GPM). Therefore a 2-inch meter will be required.
Currently, there is an existing 5/8-inch meter(Account No. 300-58600)serving this property and is adequate for
only one(1) unit of water at an average of 400 gallons per day.
Water can be made available from an existing 8-inch waterline within Ponahawai Street and from an existing
12-inch waterline within Komohana Street, both fronting the subject parcel.
Therefore, pursuant to Rule 5 of the Department's Rules and Regulations, a copy of which is being forwarded to
the applicant, a water commitment may be issued. Based on the 38 additional water units requested in the
proposed 39 unit development,the required water commitment deposit is$5,700.00.
Remittance by the applicant of the deposit is requested as soon as possible so that a water commitment may be
formally issued. The commitment will be in writing with specific conditions and effective dates stated. Please
keep in mind that this letter shall not be construed as a water commitment. In other words, unless a water
commitment is officially issued, water availability is subject to change without notice, depending on the water
situation.
Prior to granting water service to the subject development, the applicant will be required to comply with the
following conditions:
1.Construct necessary water system improvements, which shall include, but not be limited to:
a. installation of a 2 %-inch service lateral to accommodate a 2-inch meter,
b. cut and plug the existing service lateral to the 5/8-inch meter serving the property, and
c. installation of a reduced pressure type backflow prevention assembly within five (5) feet of the
meter on private property, the installation of which must be inspected and approved by the
Department before water service can be activated.
Water, OurMost'Precious Resource. . . 7(a Wai A Kane . . .
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Mr. Cody Miprano
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September 28, 2026
2.Remit the prevailing facilities charge balance, which is subject to change, as shown below:
FACILITIES CHARGE(FC):
1 existing service 0.00
38 additional units(a $6,095.00/unit 231,610.00
Total FC 231,610.00
This is due and payable upon completion of the installation of the required water system improvements
and prior to final approval being granted.
3.Upon completion and final acceptance of the required water system improvements, water service can be
granted when an authorized representative completes an application for water service with payment of
the water meter installation fee of$100.00 for the 1-inch meter. A deposit of$150 shall be collected
from each applicant who has not previously established satisfactory credit with the Department.
Application for water service can be completed at one of the Department's offices.
For your information,the existing 12-inch waterline within Komohana Street is adequate to provide the required
2,000-gallons per minute of flow for fire protection, as per the Department's Water System Standards.
Should there be any questions, please contact Ms. Robyn Matsumoto of our Water Resources and Planning
Branch at 961-8070, extension 255.
Sincerely yours,
WmAirrie,
Keith K. Okamoto, P.E.
Manager-Chief Engineer
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copy— KBXTREME Hilo LLC (w/copy of Rule 5 of the Rules and Regulations)
Planning Department