The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, will begin inspecting selected Kona customers’ water service laterals on Monday, June 17. Inspections will start in Mākālei, followed by Kalaoa, Kealakehe, Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Keauhou, Honalo, Kealakekua, Hōnaunau, and Ho‘okena. Work will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays. Customers are being notified… Continue Reading DWS to inspect selected Kona customers’ water service laterals

May 30, 2024NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winners, Runners-Up Announced for Water Supply’s 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest HAWAIʻI ISLAND – Hawai‘i Island public school students, charter school students, private school students, and a homeschooler displayed their water conservation knowledge and artistic creativity in the 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest held… Continue Reading DWS announces results of 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

May 13, 2024 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Department of Water Supply to Inspect Selected Ka‘ū Customers’ Water Service Laterals The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, will begin inspecting selected Ka‘ū customers’ water service laterals starting Monday, May 20. Inspections will begin in Wai‘ōhinu, followed by Nā‘ālehu, Discovery Harbor, South Point, and… Continue Reading DWS to inspect selected Ka’ū customers’ water service laterals

May 13, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kohala Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED AFFECTED AREAS: HĀWĪ TO HALA‘ULA, INCLUDING PUAKEA BAY, KA‘AUHUHU HOMESTEADS, ‘ĀINAKEA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, AND ALL CUSTOMERS ALONG AKONI PULE HIGHWAY, MILL ROAD, AND MA‘ULILI ROAD; NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This is an important message from the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i.… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED for North Kohala customers

May 6, 2024NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Supply to Hold Kona, Hilo Public Events Celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 5-11 The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, invites the public to learn more about drinking water, the need to use it wisely, and the waterworks professionals who keep it flowing by attending Kona… Continue Reading Water Supply to Hold Kona, Hilo Public EventsCelebrating Drinking Water Week, May 5-11

May 1, 2024NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary Conservation This is an important message from the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i. Effective immediately, the required 25% North Kona Water Restriction, which has been in effect since August 7, 2023, is officially downgraded to a voluntary 10% Water… Continue Reading North Kona Water Restriction downgraded to Conservation

March 11, 20243:00 p.m.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pa‘auilo Mauka Road Water Main Break Repairs Completed AFFECTED AREAS: PA‘AUILO MAUKA ROAD BETWEEN KULA KAHIKO ROAD AND PŌHĀKEA ROAD, INCLUDING A PORTION OF HO‘O KAHUA ROAD, KA‘ĀPAHU ROAD, AND ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; PA‘AUILO, HĀMĀKUA, HAWAI‘I This is an important Department of Water Supply (DWS) updated message… Continue Reading Pa’auilo Mauka Road water main break – repairs completed

HILO – HAIHAI AREA WATER REMAINS SAFE TO DRINK The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, reassures its Hilo water customers that their tap water remains safe to drink after the isolated discovery of turbid or discolored water.DWS suspects the use of fire hydrants on Oneawa Place, Makalani Place, and Ka Manelo Street… Continue Reading Department of Water Supply news release – Hilo water remains safe to drink

February 12, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Kohala Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED AFFECTED AREAS: PUAKŌ, KAWAIHAE VILLAGE TO KAWAIHAE HARBOR AND INDUSTRIAL AREA, AND THE FOLLOWING RESORT AREAS: MAUNA LANI/FAIRMONT ORCHID, HĀPUNA PRINCE, MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL, AND ADJACENT SUBDIVISIONS/DEVELOPMENTS; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I This is an important update from Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of… Continue Reading Water Conservation Notice CANCELLED for South Kohala customers

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