Work to repair a water main continues today after the 20-inch line broke Friday morning, officials said.

The water main break on Mekia Street near Kalanianaole Highway and Shima’s Supermarket, disrupting service for much of the area and closing Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School on Friday.

“Customers in Waimanalo are reminded to continue to minimize water usage as repairs to a broken 20-inch transmission main on Mekia Street is ongoing throughout the day,” Honolulu Board of Water Supply officials said this morning. “Please use water sparingly and for essential needs only, such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene as the available water supply is limited. Using water conservatively will help the BWS maintain system adequacy. Customers with service are subject to experiencing lower-than-normal water pressures.”

The main break is affecting service in areas throughout Waimanalo, officials said.

Water wagon are stationed at Moole Street near Waimanalo Village and on Inoaole Street near Waimanalo Elementary School, and roving water wagons are also available. To request a roving water wagon, residents should call 808-748-5000, ext. 1.

Mekia Street between Kalanianaole Highway and Lukanela Street remains closed and motorists should use an alternate route such as Poalima Street, BWS said.

A portion of Kalanianaole Highway in the Hawaii Kai-bound direction by Shima’s Supermarket is affected; however, traffic is modified to allow for one lane in each direction. Motorists should use an alternate route such as Poalima Street, drive with caution, and expect delays around the work site, BWS officials advise.

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For updates, visit the BWS website at boardofwatersupply.com/mainbreaks.