WATER BOARD, COUNTY OF HAWAI’I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Water Board of the County of Hawai’i will hold a public hearing at the Waimea Community Center, (next to the ball park); 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawai’i, on October 25, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., for the purpose of considering and adopting an adjustment to the current Power Cost Charge, pursuant to Hawai’i Revised Statutes, Chapter 54, Part III, as amended.

RATE CHANGE: POWER COST CHARGE

The current Power Cost Charge of $2.75 per thousand gallons is under consideration for a possible increase to reflect increased power costs from all power sources. The proposed Power Cost Charge will be at a rate of $2.87. The approved rate will be effective the first day of the month after the establishment of the rate by the Water Board.

All those desiring to express their views, comments, or submit data on the above matter may do so by submitting statements in writing to the Chairperson of the Water Board of the County on or before the date of the public hearing; but anyone interested may appear in person to submit their data, views, or comments orally before the Water Board at the hearing. Submissions made to the Chairperson prior to the date of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered to the Chairperson in care of the Department of Water Supply, 345 Kekuanao’a Street, Hilo, Hawai’i 96720, or by facsimile (808) 961-8657, or email: dws@hawaiidws.org.

If accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print) to participate in the hearing is required, please call (808) 961-8050.

WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI’I

By: David S. De Luz, Jr.
Its Chairperson

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 Supply, the Director of Public Works, and the Planning Director serve as ex-officio members who do not have the power to vote. The Water Board normally meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Please call 808-961-8050 for more details or check the Board Schedule page for locations and times.