Water conservation request issued for Waipio community

WAIPIO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Residents in the Waipio community are urged to conserve water until further notice.

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On Saturday, Jan. 4 around 8 p.m., the Honolulu Board of Water Supply issued a conservation notice after an issue with a valve left the reservoir serving the community empty.

BWS officials are working to refill the reservoir.

Customers are advised to use water for essential needs only.