HAWAII COUNTY (HawaiiNewsNow) – Residents in Hakalau and South Kohala are under a Water Conservation Notice due to drought conditions, according to water officials.
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) alerted Hakalau residents of the notice Tuesday.
Impacted areas include:
- Along Hawaii Belt Road between the 14- and 15.5-mile markers
- Mamalahoa Highway
- Chin Chuck Road
- Hanamalo Loop
- Hakalau
- South Hilo
DWS also reminded South Kohala residents of their ongoing notice.
Impacted areas include:
- Ahualoa to Waiemi subdivision
- Honokaia
- Puukapu
- Nienie
- Waimea Town
- Lalamilo Farm Lots
- Portions of Mana Road
- Anekona Estates
- Kanehoa subdivision
Officials request that residents reduce water usage by at least 10% by:
- Washing 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
View more tips for water conservation here.
To reach the DWS, call (808) 961-8790 during regular business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after-hours emergencies, or email [email protected].
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