Hawaii Island residents urged to store drinking water ahead of approaching storm
HAWAII COUNTY (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply is advising the public to prepare for their drinking water needs ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo.
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The notice was released Wednesday morning to give water customers time to plan ahead.
According to DWS, severe weather and high winds can disrupt electricity and infrastructure needed to operate public water systems, which could potentially interrupt water service.
Water officials are encouraging the public to store emergency drinking water now before potential weather impacts.
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Customers are also asked to conserve water by only using tap water for essential needs, like drinking, cooking, and hygiene, until weather conditions improve.
By conserving tap water, DWS can keep more water in storage tanks for essential need and emergency fire protection.
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To reach DWS, call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours, or (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies, or email [email protected].
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