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Water shut off notice for Old Mamalahoa Highway area

Hawaii News Now · last updated

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) — A water shut off has been scheduled for customers along Old Mamalahoa Highway Wednesday, June 25.

The County of Hawaii’s Department of Water Supply said that to install a bypass waterline as part of the the Kaiwilahilahi Bridge project, near the Papa’aloa Country Store.

The water shutoff will happen between Hula’ana Place and Kapehu Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A Dept. of Water Supply potable water tanker will be stationed at the Papa’aloa Park for the public’s use.

Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time residents may notice turbid and or discolored water.

The department said residents might also notice air trapped in their plumbing.

Residents are advised to shut off their electrical power to pumps or any other devices otherwise dependent on water pressure and water supply.

Further questions can be made to (808) 887-3030.

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