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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
T, SUITE 20 HILO, HAWAI`I 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 FAX (808) 961-8657
September 8, 2017
Press Release
Time: 3:00pm
Update: #8
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect. ALL residents and customers in North
Kona must continue to restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene
purposes).
An Emergency Proclamation was issued on September 6, 2017 by Mayor Harry Kim, to ensure
administrative readiness by the County in the event that immediate services are needed from other
government agencies or from the private sector.
Due to a significant level of overall compliance, water levels in the tanks have remained stable. The
Department appreciates limited
hand watering of precious plants, on occasion, is still acceptable using the following best practices:
Water at night to reduce evaporation.
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/greenwaste/ for more information.
Use of recycled water from downspouts, washing machines, washing dishes, and shower
Do not over-water plants.
Use of sprinklers (manual or automatic) for lawns and grass areas is still prohibited.
For other unique situations, please contact the Department to discuss possible options.
Without everyone's continued cooperation, there will be areas that will experience periodic loss of water
service or lower water pressures. 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 your use, potable water can be obtained from water located on Hina Lani Street below
Anini Street as well as water spigots along Ane Keohokalole Highway, between Kealakehe High School
and Palani Road. Please bring your own drinking water containers to fill.
For more information visit our website at www.hawaiidws.org. To report any observed wasteful use of
water, call 961-8060 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after hour
emergencies call us at 961-8790.
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer