September 16, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary Conservation
Effective immediately, the required 25% North Kona Water Restriction, which has been in effect since August 6, 2024, is downgraded to a voluntary 10% Water Conservation Notice for the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS: MĀKĀLEI, KALAOA, KONA PALISADES, KEĀHOLE, PALAMANUI, KOHANAIKI, KAILUA-KONA, KALOKO, KALOKO MAUKA, HUALĀLAI, HONOKŌHAU, KEALAKEHE, KEAHUOLŪ, KEŌPŪ, HŌLUALOA, WAI‘AHA, KAHALU‘U, AND KEAUHOU; NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I
The Kalaoa Deepwell has been repaired and returned to service. DWS used a spare pump assembly it had previously procured, which expedited the repairs.
DWS continues to ask customers to conserve drinking water, use water wisely, and to not waste it. Taking short showers, fixing leaky plumbing and toilets, irrigating efficiently, and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use. To learn more ways to conserve water, please visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after-hours emergencies, please call (808) 961-8790.
DWS sincerely acknowledges the community’s efforts to reduce their water usage while the water restriction was in effect. MAHALO for your kokua!