The Department of Water Supply issued a water emergency restriction notice Monday afternoon, after the Queen Lililuokalani Trust well in North Kona, above Mamalahoa Highway, failed Monday morning.
The Department of Water Supply issued a water emergency restriction notice Monday afternoon, after the Queen Lililuokalani Trust well in North Kona, above Mamalahoa Highway, failed Monday morning.
Backup sources came on line Monday afternoon, but because of low water tank levels, these sources are not able to meet normal demand. North Kona water customers are advised to restrict water use to essential use only. Water restriction means a 25 percent reduction in daily water use. Customers on restriction are in the following areas:
- Kaiminani Street, Hinalani Street and upper Palani Street including all side streets and subdivisions off of these roads;
- Along Mamalahoa Highway from Keopu Heights to Kona Ocean View/Puukala including all side streets and subdivisions off of these roads
- Along Queen Kaahumanu Highway from north of Kealakehe Parkway to Keahole Airport including NELHA, Keahole Ag Park, all industrial areas, side streets, and subdivisions off of these roads.
The department was investigating the failure’s cause. Officials did not know when repairs would be completed.
Water spigots off fire hydrants are set up for customers to access water during this emergency in the vicinity of Kealakehe Parkway, mauka of the West Hawaii Civic Center and and at the intersection of Keanalehu Street and Puohulihuli Street above Kealakehe High School.