Parts of Hawaii County to experience temporary water shutoff

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — The County of Hawaii’s Department of Water Supply (DWS) announced that Hilo airport and the Keaukaha area will see a temporary water shutoff later this week.

DWS said water will be shutoff along Kalanianaole Street, Kauhane Avenue, Kapili Avenue, and Uwau Street, starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to 4 a.m. Saturday, May 17.

In addition to the above mentioned areas, the Hilo Post Office, Air Cargo Operations, the Hawaii National Guard Complex, and the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant will also be affected.

The scheduled shutoff will happen to replace a valve within the National Guard Complex.

Affected customers can expect no water or low water pressure during the timeframe.

Upon the resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time affected customers may notice turbid and/or discolored water. DWS says customers may also notice trapped air in their plumbing, which will be released as you initially use water.

For precautionary measures, customers are asked to disable electrical power pumps, and/or any other device dependent on water pressure or water supply. Customers are also advised to set aside drinking water ahead of time.

More information can be found on Hawaii’s DWS website here.

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