North Kohala – The Department of Water Supply (DWS) has issued a Water Conservation Notice for all customers in North Kohala, effective immediately. The affected areas span from Hāwī to Halaʻula, including Puakea Bay, Kaʻauhuʻu Homesteads, ʻĀinakea Village Subdivision, and all customers along Akoni Pule Highway, Mill Road, and Ma‘ulili Road. All residents in these areas are being asked to reduce their water usage by at least 10%.
The conservation notice is a result of unexpected equipment failure, which has left only one of the three wells that serve the region currently operational. The DWS has authorized emergency work to repair one of the inoperable wells as soon as possible.
Customers are encouraged to conserve drinking water by taking simple actions such as taking shorter showers, fixing any leaky plumbing, and turning off the faucet while brushing their teeth.
For more information on water conservation, residents can visit the DWS website at www.hawaiidws.org, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours, or email dws@hawaiidws.org. For after-hours emergencies, please call (808) 961-8790.