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TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
January 12, 2017
Water Restriction Notice
AREA AFFECTED: NORTH KONA,HAWAII
Due to ongoing repairs to its wells in North Kona, the Department of Water Supply is issuing a Notice
of Water Restriction Notice. The Water Restriction Notice requires consumers to reduce water
consumption by 25%. Listed are some ways to conserve water to reach the 25% goal.
• Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes at a time.
• Check faucets and pipes for leaks.
• Serve drinking water only when requested.
• Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Use drinking water wisely.
• Do not let water run unnecessarily. Please shut the water off when you wash or brush your
teeth.
• When bathing or showering, use water only to wet and rinse off.
• Do not fill up the bathtub.
• Use a glass to rinse when brushing your teeth.
• Do not flush toilets unnecessarily.
• Stop lawn sprinkling.
• Stop car and boat washing.
• Stop dust control watering.
All agricultural users should keep water usage to a minimum. Irrigate only at night from 8:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m. This measure will reduce water loss due to evaporation, and minimize water system usage
during peak demand.
For more information, please contact the Department at (808) 322-0600 during normal business hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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