Water will be temporarily turned off at Hilo International Airport, the Hilo Post Office, Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant and the National Guard complex in addition to Kalanianaʻole Street, Kaʻuhane Ave, Kapili Ave, ʻUwa Street tonight from 10pm thru 4am tomorrow in order replace a valve within the National Guard Complex.
Affected customers will have no water or low water pressure during this time.
Upon the resumption of water service, waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time affected customers may notice turbid and/or discolored water. They also may notice trapped air in their plumbing, which will be released as you initially use water.
Affected customers are asked to take any and all precautions necessary to protect their property and facilities including, but not limited to, disabling electrical power to pumps and/or any other devices whose normal operation may be dependent on water pressure and/or water supply, and which might be harmed if automatically energized during the water shutoff.
Affected customers also should set aside drinking water ahead of time to meet their household’s temporary water needs.
Questions can be directed to District Supervisor Earl Yoshioka at (808) 961-8790.
