WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

AFFECTED AREA: FROM KEAUHOU TO KEAHOLE, UP TO PUUKALA; NORTH KONA, HAWAI’I

Due to the breakdown of the Honokohau, Holualoa, Hualalai, Kahalu’u “B” wells, Department of Water Supply customers in the affected area are now under a Water Conservation status. Water Conservation calls for a voluntary 10% reduction in water use. Listed are some ways to conserve water and reach the 10% goal:

• Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes at a time.
• Check faucets and pipes for leaks.
• Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator.
• Do not let water run when you wash, shave, or brush your teeth.
• Reduce showering times.
• Use water-saving devices.
• Use a broom instead of a water hose for cleaning.
• Irrigate at night and with a pail for small jobs.
• Use drinking water wisely.

All agricultural users: keep water usage to a minimum. Irrigate only at night and during non-peak hours, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Minimize water use for dust control.

For more information, please contact Mr. Daryl Ikeda at 961-8790.

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY
COUNTY OF HAWAI’I

The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Posted on the internet at:
www.hawaiidws.org
(WHT704366 12/26/14)~