The DWS has downgraded the Water Restriction to a Water Conservation notice for certain South Hilo customers in the vicinity of Kaiwiki Road. A Water Conservation requests affected customers reduce water use by at least 10 percent.

Affected areas include Kaiwiki road from Wainaku street to the Mauka Terminus, including all side streets, Kulana Kea drive and Wainaku street between Pua Lane and Ha’aheo road; South Hilo

Emergency repairs have been completed to a water pumping station which sustained extensive damage due to a fallen tree in early August. The 10 percent Water Conservation will remain in place until further notice. Updates will be issued as necessary and may be viewed at www.hawaiidws.org.

The DWS thanks affected customers and the general public for their cooperation, patience, and understanding while it works to maintain the community’s supply of safe drinking water.

For assistance, please call (808) 961-8050 or (808) 961-8790 during normal business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies, or email dws@hawaiidws.org.

This is your Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply.