Ka Wai A Kāne – Water, Our Most Precious Resource
August 22, 2024NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Department of Water Supply Reminds Customers to Prepare for Approaching Storms, Possible Service Interruptions The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is reminding customers to prepare for two developing storms and adverse weather that could interrupt their water service. Tropical Storm Hone is expected to bring heavy… Continue Reading DWS reminds customers to prepare for storms
This toolkit helps teachers, students and parents learn more about our most precious resource – safe drinking water – and how to protect it. The Department of Water Supply (DWS) invites all to use the below activities and videos on your journey to a better understanding that drinking water is a limited resource, the essential… Continue Reading At-Home Water Education Toolkit
Water Preparedness During Public Safety Power Shutoffs July 11, 2024NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs On July 1st, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) launched its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to reduce the risk of wildfires. More information on HECO’s PSPS program can be found at https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/wildfire-safety/public-safety-power-shutoff. HECO’s release states, “In… Continue Reading Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Conservation Resources The Department of Water Supply’s Water Conservation Program aims to provide our customers islandwide with the tools, ideas and programs to successfully conserve and use water wisely. DWS Leak Detection Other Water Conservation Videos American Water Works Association: Whaddya Know about H20 – Water Lawns Wisely American Water Works Association: Whaddya Know about H20… Continue Reading Conservation Resources
November 16, 2023 Water Preparedness for Extended Power Outages The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, requires a significant amount of dependable electricity to move approximately 25 million gallons of water each day and deliver it to more than 45,000 homes, businesses, farms, and community facilities located throughout much of Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiian… Continue Reading Water preparedness for extended power outages
November 14, 2023 Water Supply Prepares for Forecasted Extended Drought The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has undertaken a multi-phased strategy aimed at meeting customers’ and the public’s essential drinking water needs during the ongoing islandwide drought that weather experts predict will extend well into 2024. Providing customers with an adequate and… Continue Reading Water Supply’s Preparation for Forecasted Extended Drought
What About Rainwater Catchment? While the Department of Water Supply (DWS) does not recognize nor regulate Rainwater Catchment, there are many residents beyond the scope of the public water system that rely on it. For those interested in Rainwater Catchment, the following university, government, and nonprofit partnership sites may contain useful information. DWS does not… Continue Reading Rainwater Catchment
February 2, 2024 Water Preparedness for Extended Power Outages The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, requires a significant amount of dependable electricity to move approximately 25 million gallons of water each day and deliver it to more than 45,000 homes, businesses, farms, and community facilities located throughout much of Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiian… Continue Reading Water Preparedness for Extended Power Outages
November 6, 2023 Severe Drought Heightens Need to Use Drinking Water Wisely Most of Hawai‘i Island is experiencing severe drought, with extreme drought now occurring in multiple regions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map that shows conditions have worsened since last month’s update https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?HI. The November 2, 2023, map supports the National Weather… Continue Reading Severe drought heightens need to use drinking water wisely
Emergency Preparedness The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, offers guidance for maintaining safe drinking water supplies during a natural disaster or extended electrical outage that interrupts water service. Courtesy of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply https://youtu.be/EXPdG91oxjohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXyOBwxZUjU