DWS: South Kohala Water Conservation Notice

Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply issued the following announcement on Dec. 30.

Affected Areas: Kawaihae, Kawaihae Harbor, Hapuna Beach Resort, Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Puakō, Mauna Lani Resort; South Kohala, Hawai‘i

This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) message for Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

The  DWS has issued an immediate water conservation request for the affected  area until further notice. Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions,  residents and businesses are asked to reduce water use by 10 percent.  Status updates will be issued as necessary and made available on the  DWS’ website, www.hawaiidws.org.

Performing the following steps will help to conserve water:

• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
• Check faucets and pipes for leaks
• Do not let water run when washing hands, shaving, or brushing teeth
• Reduce showering times
• Use water-saving devices whenever possible
• Use a broom instead of a water hose when gathering leaves and grass clippings

All  affected water customers should limit water use for dust control and  irrigate only during off-peak hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. This measure  will reduce water loss due to evaporation. Find other water-saving tips  by clicking on the “Conservation” tab at www.hawaiidws.org.

Please  call (808) 887-3030 or (808) 961-8050 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.