NORTH KOHALA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A water restriction has been issued for residents in the North Kohala area on the Big Island.
The Department of Water Supply announced on Sep. 1 that, until further notice, an “Essential Needs Only Notice” is issued for affected areas.
The affected areas include Hawi to Halaula, including Puakea Bay, Kaauhuhu Homesteads, Ainakea Village subdivision, and all customers along Akoni Pule Highway, Mill Road, and Maulili Road.
Water must be restricted to essential needs only, such as drinking, cooking and hygiene purposes.
The notice is due to a well failure for Hawi #2. Officials say they are working to resolve the issue.
A water tanker will be stationed at the Hawi Road and Kohala Mountain Road intersection for the
public’s use.