HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-02- North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Update -- press release
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
T, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAI`I 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 FAX (808) 961-8657
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction
This is aDepartment of Water Supply Water Restriction update for Sunday, July 2, at 2:00
p.m.
and currently being repaired.
ALL residents and customers in North Kona must continue to restrict water use to
health and safety needs (drinking, cooking,and hygiene purposes) only.Cease all
irrigation activities.
Work to install the replacementpump and motor continues. Crews are working double shifts
to completerepairsas soon as possible.Based on available information from the field,
repairs are anticipated tobe completed by Sunday, July 9.
DWS appreciates everyone's assistanceand continued cooperation. Due to your help, water
service has been maintainedto all users.
DWS will continue to monitor for unnecessary water use.
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 youruse, a water tanker is located on Hina LaniStreetbetween Anini Street and Manu
Mele Streetand a water spigot on a fire hydrant along Ane Keohokalole Highway, between
Kealakehe Parkway and Kealakehe High School.
www.hawaiidws.orgrmore information.To report wasteful water
Please visit our website at
use, call the Department of Water Supply.During normal business hours–961-8060.After-
hours and emergencies –961-8790.
The next update is scheduled for Monday, July 3, at 4:00p.m.
Mahalo.
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