Water Quality Reports

Water Quality Reports – 2023 Click on region names in the map below to view Water Quality Reports for that area. Chloride and Sodium Results CHLORIDE RESULTS FOR KONA WELLS, January 2024 to August 2024CHLORIDE RESULTS FOR KONA WELLS, January 2023 to December 2023CHLORIDE RESULTS FOR KONA WELLS, January 2022 to December 2022CHLORIDE RESULTS FOR… Continue Reading Water Quality Reports

About the Water Board

The Water Board of the County of Hawaiʻi The Water Board consists of nine members representing each of the nine (9) council districts of the County of Hawai‘i. Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the County Council for a five (5) year term. The Manager-Chief Engineer of the Department of Water… Continue Reading About the Water Board

Severe drought heightens need to use drinking water wisely

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

Water Supply’s Preparation for Forecasted Extended Drought

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

Water preparedness for extended power outages

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

Board Meetings 2022

Water Board Meeting Schedule – 2022 Click on the PDF links below to view documents. About Us Archives

Procurement Notices & Requests

Procurement Notices & Requests Notice to Providers of Professional Services Notice to Providers of Professional Services 2024-2025 Notices – Exemption from Chapter 103D, HRS Notices & Request for Sole Source Procurement Forms Other Resources

Projects Update

Projects Update Puakō Waterline Replacement, South Kohala Update #1 Hala’ula Well and Reservoir Project, North Kohala Final Update July 10, 2023 Engineering