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Pāhala Precautionary Boil Water Notice CANCELLED Effective Thursday, August 20, 2026, the Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Pāhala customers that the Department of Water Supply (DWS) issued on August 17 is CANCELLED. In accordance with safe drinking water standards, bacteriological testing of the Pāhala Water System (Public Water System #109) was conducted. Laboratory water analysis… Continue Reading Pāhala Boil Water Notice CANCELLED

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY UPDATE AFFECTED AREA: DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY CUSTOMERS IN KALAPANA, PAPAIKOU, PAAUILO, HONOKAA, HAWI, MAKAPALA, KALOKO MAUKA, AND PAHALA This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) update for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. DWS continues to work closely with Hawaiian Electric to restore normal power to DWS’ facilities in Kalapana, Papaikou,… Continue Reading DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY UPDATE

Department of Water Supply’s WAIOHINU – NAALEHU (Public Water System #108) customers – Precautionary Boil Water notice The County of Hawaii, Department of Water Supply (DWS) began pumping its Naalehu well with an emergency generator this afternoon and a very limited portion of the waterlines will have water. Until further notice, DWS advises Waiohinu –… Continue Reading WAIOHINU – NAALEHU (Public Water System #108) customers – Precautionary Boil Water notice

Prepare for Drinking Water Needs Ahead of Approaching Storm The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, advises water customers and the public to prepare for their drinking water needs due to an approaching storm forecasted to impact Hawai‘i Island starting Friday evening August 14 and continuing through the weekend. Severe weather and high… Continue Reading Water service could be interrupted by wind-related power outages

Waimea, Waikōloa Water Service Could be Impacted by Extended Power Outages Due to High Winds The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, advises our customers to plan for possible impacts to their water service should electrical power be disrupted or turned off preemptively as a fire-safety response to high winds forecasted for the… Continue Reading Water service could be impacted by extended power outages

Water Conservation Notice Issued for All South Kona Customers AFFECTED AREAS: HONALO, KAINALIU, KEEI, KEALAKEKUA, NĀPO‘OPO‘O, HŌNAUNAU, HO‘OKENA; SOUTH KONA, HAWAI‘I This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, message for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Effective immediately and until further notice, the Department of Water Supply has issued a Water Conservation… Continue Reading South Kona Water Conservation Notice

UPDATED Water Restriction Notice for South Kohala -Lālāmilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, AND MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This updated Water Restriction Notice remains in effect for all Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers in the affected areas. Customers are required to reduce water… Continue Reading South Kohala – Lalamilo Water Restriction Notice Updated

Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala Customers AFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA TOWN, LĀLĀMILO FARM LOTS, PORTIONS OF MANA ROAD, PORTIONS OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), ANEKONA ESTATES, AND KĀNEHOA SUBDIVISION; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately and until further notice, the Department of… Continue Reading Water Conservation for South Kohala (Waimea)

October 14, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hakalau Customers AFFECTED AREAS: ALONG HAWAI‘I BELT ROAD BETWEEN THE 14- AND 15.5 MILEMARKERS, MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), CHIN CHUCK ROAD, AND HANAMALO LOOP, ALONG WITH ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HAKALAU, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS), County… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hakalau Customers