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Community Advisories

Aloha Oe Dr (Maunawili) - Water Quality
BWS crews completed flushing the Maunawili water system by 4:00 a.m. this morning (Friday 12/12).

The water is safe for consumption.

If you experience any residual discolored water, we recommend that flush your property’s water lines.

Here’s how:
To flush your property's water lines, you will need to run all your taps for approximately five minutes. Before you begin, be sure to remove the aerator or screen from any fixture. This will help to prevent any build-up from accumulating on them.

  1. Check the main water supply valve to ensure the water in the house is turned on.
  2. Starting with the faucet closest to the main water supply valve, turn on every outside faucet and then go inside the home. In a single-story home, begin with the tap closest to and end at the tap farthest from the main water supply valve. If you live in a multi-level residence, start with the highest tap on the top floor, and then move down to the bottom of the house.
  3. Let the water run about five minutes. While the water is running, flush each toilet a couple of times.
  4. After the five minutes have passed, turn off the taps in the reverse order.
  5. Clean the aerators or screens and reattach them to the faucets.
  6. If you have an automatic ice maker, be sure to throw out any ice cubes in the tray.

If the issue persists, customers may call the BWS 24-hour water trouble line at (808) 748-5000, ext. 1 for further instruction or assistance.

More Instructions can be found at https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/news-events/news-and-updates/about-main-breaks/frequently-asked-questions

What Happens When a Main Break Occurs?

When a main break occurs, the Board of Water Supply’s top priority is to protect public health and safety, while minimizing water loss and the impact on the public. Repairs are complex and require considerable care and time. Our crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.

NOTE: Not all main breaks will appear in this section. If a main break occurs on a pipe 4" or larger, or if an outage has widespread impact on the community, basic information and updates will be posted, as they become available, on the BWS website, on Facebook, X, and Nextdoor, and on HNL Alert. The map posted on the BWS homepage will contain the most current information about reported main breaks.