Pool

Pool Tips Pool covers help keep your pool clean, reduce chemical use and prevent water loss through evaporation. Equip your swimming pools, fountains and ponds with recirculating pumps. Check your pool periodically for leaks if you have an automatic refilling device. Reduce or eliminate use of waterfalls and sprays in your pool, as aeration increases… Continue Reading Pool

Water Preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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

Lead and Copper Rule Revision

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), which updates and strengthens the LCR to better protect public health from lead exposure. The LCRR includes several improvements, such as: • Using science-based testing protocols to find more sources of lead in drinking water.• Establishing a trigger level to… Continue Reading Lead and Copper Rule Revision

DWS reminds customers to prepare for storms

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

DWS announces results of 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

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

Bathroom

Bathroom Tips If your showerhead fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, it’s time to go shopping. Replace it with a water-efficient model. Reducing your shower by a minute or two will save up to 150 gallons per month. Keep your shower time to under 5 minutes and you’ll save up to 1,000 gallons… Continue Reading Bathroom