HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-23 Keei Water outage -- press releaseDEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
April 23, 2019
Time: 11:15 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
345 KEKUANAO.A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
South Kona Water Outage
AFFECTED AREAS: NAPOOPOO, HONAUNAU, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII
This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) message for Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 11:15
a.m.
Due to unexpected repairs on the existing Keei "A" tank (South Kona), customers may
experience no water or low water pressure. Therefore, a Water Restriction has been issued
for the above mentioned affected area.
The following emergency water restrictions are in effect until repairs are completed:
1. Customers should restrict water usage to health and safety needs only (drinking,
cooking, and hygiene purposes only).
2. Irrigation activities should cease immediately.
Please kokua and limit water usage. Repairs to the tank are expected to be completed in
approximately four hours. A water tanker will be stationed near the intersection of Painted
Church Road and Middle Keei Road.
For other questions or concerns, call (808) 322-0600 or (808) 961-8060 during normal
business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after -hour emergencies, or email: dws hawaiidws.orq.
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