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North Kona residents are once again reminded to use water only for drinking, cooking and bathing.
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With North Kona’s tap water shortage now in its eighth week, residents are once again reminded to use water only for drinking, cooking and bathing.
The few exceptions include watering “precious plants,” but only at night to reduce evaporation. Hawaii County also is offering free mulch to preserve moisture around plants.
In its latest update, issued Friday, the county reported improved water levels in tanks that service the area.
Contractors continue to work on repairing the wells at Hualalai and Palani, with the first to undergo tests by Monday evening and the second by Wednesday afternoon. Repairs are also underway on wells at Keopu and Waiaha.
Potable water is available from a tanker on Hina Lani Street as well as spigots along Ane Keohokalole Highway, between Kealakehe High School and Palani Road. Residents must bring their own containers.
The restrictions were put in place Aug. 13 because of a pump shutdown at the Honokohau deep well. After more wells went down, Mayor Harry Kim issued an emergency declaration on Sept. 6.