South Hilo water shut-off to affect Kilauea Avenue services

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – All mauka-side services along Kīlauea Avenue between ‘Ōhea and Puainako streets in South Hilo will have water temporarily shut off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.

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The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply (DWS) plans to install a new waterline connection.

After water service resumes, DWS officials said the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time residents may notice turbid and/or discolored water.

Residents may also notice trapped air in their plumbing, which will be released after initially using water.

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Affected customers are asked to take any and all precautions necessary to protect property and facilities, including the following measures:

Residents with questions can call DWS District Supervisor Danny Taka, Jr. at (808) 961-8790.

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