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South Kohala Water Restriction Downgraded

Big Island Video News

Jan 8, 2026

STORY SUMMARY

SOUTH KOHALA, Hawaiʻi - Recent rains have filled the Water Supply reservoirs to a satisfactory level, allowing for the downgrade.

(BIVN) – The Water Restriction Notice for South Kohala has been downgraded to a Water Conservation Notice.

Recent rains have filled the The Department of Water Supply’s Waikoloa Reservoirs to a satisfactory level, allowing for the downgrade, water officials say.

The affected areas include Āhualoa to Waiemi Subdivision, including Honokaia, Pu‘ukapu, Nienie, Waimea, Lālāmilo Farm Lots, portions of Mana Road, portions of Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19), Anekona Estates, and Kānehoa Subdivision.

The downgrade, effective immediately and until further notice, means water customers in the affected areas are no longer required to reduce water use by at least 25 percent. Instead, they are being asked to reduce water use by at least 10 percent.

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Graphic by BIVN incorporates the official logo of the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply. The Department of Water Supply is a semi-autonomous agency of the County of Hawaiʻi that is governed by the Water Board.


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