Data & Statistics

November 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Three aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of November 2024. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punalu'u are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for November 2024 was 133.78 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of November 2024 was 80 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 83 percent. As of December 3, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows a band of abnormally dry conditions running through the central axis and northern and southern coastlines of O'ahu, grading to severe drought conditions along the leeward coast. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through March 2025. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable head levels for the month of November 2024. This likely reflects the seasonal decrease in production. Average monthly production for November 2024 is less than November 2023 and close to the 5-year monthly average. 

October 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Three aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of October 2024. Punalu'u and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki is in Critical Status (Subsequent water level measurements at Kaimuki show a slightly rising trent, over 20 feet MSL by beginning of November). The monthly production average for October 2024 was 142.35 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of October 2024 was 120 percent of normal, a 5-month moving average of 79 percent. As of November 5, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows a band of abnormally dry conditions running through the central axis of O'ahu, grading to severe drough conditions along the leeward coast. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through March 2025.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable head levels for the month of October 2024. This likely reflects average. the higher rainfall and the season decrease in production. Average monthly production for October 2024 is slightly less than October 2023 and close to the 5-year monthly average.

September 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Three aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of September 2024. Punalu'u and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki is in Critical Status. The monthly production average for September 2024 was 145.80 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2024 was 40 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 112 percent. As of October 1, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows a band of abnormally dry conditions running through the central axis of O'ahu, grading to severe drought conditions along the leeward coast. The National Weather Service is forecasting a period of transition from below-normal to above-normal precipitation from about October through December 2024. 

Monitoring wells exhibited an almost equal distribution of stable, slightly increasing, and slightly decreasing head levels for the month of September 2024. This likely reflects the low rainfall, offset by the beginning of a seasonal decrease in production. The average monthly production for September 2024 is closely similar to September 2023 and the 5-year monthly average. 

August 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of August 2024. Pearl City, Punalu'u and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for August 2024 was 146.55 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2024 was 81 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 140 percent. As of September 3, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across the north-east half (the Ko'olau Range) of the island of O'ahu, with moderate drought conditions across the western portion of the island (the Wai'anae Range), to severe drought conditions along the leeward coasts. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through October 2024.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of August 2024, likely reflecting the seasonal increase in production. Average monthly production for August 2024 was slightly lower than for August 2023, and a little below the 5-year monthly average. Continued conservation messaging is recommended through the fall of 2024. 

July 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of July 2024. Pearl City, Punalu'u, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for July 2024 was 144.62 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2024 was 93 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 135 percent. As of August 6, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions across O'ahu, with severe drought conditions along the leeward coast. The National Weather Service is forecasting below­ normal precipitation through October 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of July 2024, likely reflecting the seasonal increase in production. Average monthly production for July 2024 was higher than for July 2023 and similar to the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended over the summer months. 

June 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of June 2024. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Punalu'u, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for June 2024 was 138.70 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2024 was 61 the percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 133 percent. The Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across the entire island of O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least October 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited slightly increasing head levels for the month of June 2024, likely reflecting the relatively high rainfall in April and May. Average monthly production for June 2024 was slightly higher than for June 2023 but lower than the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended over the summer months. 

May 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of May 2024. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Punalu'u, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for May 2024 was 127. 73 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of May 2024 was 283 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 131 percent. As of June 4, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows no drought conditions across O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least October 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly increasing head levels for the month of May 2024, likely reflecting the seasonal lower production combined with relatively high rainfall for the past two months. Average monthly production for May 2024 was very similar to May 2023 and lower than the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended over the summer months. 

April 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of April 2024. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Waipahu, Punalu'u and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for April 2024 was 132.49 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2024 was 182 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 101 percent. As of April 30, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows no drought conditions across O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least July 2024 and possibly as late as November 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of April 2024, likely reflecting the seasonal lower production combined with relatively low rainfall in recent months. Average monthly production for April 2024 was higher than April 2023, slightly higher than the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended into mid-2024. 

March 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Six aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of March 2024. Kaimuki, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punalu'u is in Alert status. The monthly production average for March 2024 was 130. 71 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2024 was 53 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 89 percent. As of April 2, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across O'ahu, with moderate drought conditions along the leeward coast west of Pearl Harbor. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least June 2024 and possibly as late as October 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of March 2024, likely reflecting the seasonal lower production combined with relatively low rainfall in recent months. The average monthly production for March 2024 was slightly higher than March 2023 and the 5-year average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended into mid-2024. 

February 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of February 2024. Kaimuki, Moanalua, Pearl City, Punalu'u, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for February 2024 was 127.10 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2024 was 87 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 84 percent. As of March 5, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across the southwestern half of O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through June 2024.

Most monitoring wells exhibited slightly increasing head levels for the month of February 2024, primarily reflecting the seasonal lower production. Average monthly production for February 2024 was higher than February 2023 and similar to the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended into mid-2024. 

January 2024 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Seven aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of January 2024. Kaimuki, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Punalu'u, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for January 2024 was 125.80 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2024 was 52 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 79 percent. As of February 6, 2024, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows no drought conditions across O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through June 2024.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly increasing head levels for the month of January 2024, primarily reflecting the seasonal lower production. Average monthly production for January 2024 was lower than January 2023 and similar to the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended into mid-2024.

December 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Nine aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of December 2023. Beretania, Kalihi, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punalu'u are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for December 2023 was 126.27 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of December 2023 was 131 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 76 percent. As of January 2, 2024, the Hawai' i Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions through west O'ahu.

The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through June 2024. Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly increasing head levels for the month of December 2023, likely reflecting the seasonal lower production combined with recent rains in November and December. Average monthly production for December 2023 was similar to December 2022 and the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended leading into summer 2024. 

November 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Nine aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of November 2023. Kaimuki, Beretania, Kalihi, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punalu'u and Kaluanui are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for November 2023 was 138.71 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of November 2023 was 123 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 64 percent. As of December 5, 2023, the Hawai'i Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions across most of O'ahu, with abnormally dry conditions along a portion of the windward coast and severe drought conditions along the leeward coast. The National Weather Service is forecasting below­normal precipitation through June 2024.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to somewhat decreasing head levels for the month of November 2023, likely reflecting the consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall, offset to some degree by recent rains in November. Average monthly production for November 2023 was slightly higher than November 2022 and the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended for the remainder of 2023, possibly into mid-2024. 

October 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Nine aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of October 2023. Beretania, Kalihi, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punalu'u are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for October 2023 was 144.14 million gallons per day (MGD), which is on a decreasing trend from an August high of 149 mgd. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of October 2023 was 28 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 57 percent. As of November 7, 2023, the Hawai' i Drought Monitor shows severe drought conditions across all but a portion of windward O'ahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least March 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreasing head levels for the month of October 2023, likely reflecting the typical increase in summer production combined with the consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall. Average monthly production for October 2023 was slightly higher than September 2022 and the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended for the remainder of 2023, possibly into early 2024. 

September 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

PNine aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of September 2023. Beretania, Kalihi, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. Kaimuki dipped into Critical Status, but chlorides are stable. The monthly production average for September 2023 was 147.32 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2023 was 62 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 74 percent. As of October 3, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the uppermost elevations of the Koolau Range, and moderate to severe drought conditions throughout the rest of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through at least March 2024.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreasing head levels for the month of September 2023, reflecting the typical increase in summer production combined with the consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall. Average monthly production for September 2023 decreased from the August production and was similar to September 2022 and the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended for the remainder of 2023, possibly into early 2024. 

August 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Eight aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of August 2023. Beretania, Moanalua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for August 2023 was 148.95 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2023 was 38 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 91 percent. As of September 5, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the uppermost elevations of the Koolau Range, with moderate drought conditions throughout the rest of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through March 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreasing head levels for the month of August 2023, likely reflecting the typical increase in summer production combined with the consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall. Average monthly production for August 2023 was similar to July 2022 and the 5-year monthly average. Increased conservation messaging is recommended for the remainder of 2023, possibly into early 2024. 

July 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of July 2023. Pearl City, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for July 2023 was 139.12 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2023 was 69 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 97 percent. As of August 1, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the southern coast of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through February 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreasing head levels for the month of July 2023, likely reflecting the typical increase in summer production combined with the consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall. Average monthly production for July 2023 was lower than in July 2022, and lower than the 5-year monthly average. 

June 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of June 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Punaluu, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for June 2023 was 136.36 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2023 was 88 percent Hawaii of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 117 percent. As of July 4, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the southern coast of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation from a moderate to strong El Nino through January 2024. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of June 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production combined with lower-than-average rainfall. Average monthly production for June 2023 was lower than in June 2022 and lower than the 5-year monthly average.

May 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of May 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Punaluu and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for May 2023 was 127.12 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of May 2023 was 111 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 121 percent. As of June 6, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation between June and December 2023. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of May 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production and recent increased rainfall. Average monthly production for May 2023 was lower than in May 2022, and lower than the 5-year monthly average. 

April 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of April 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, and Punaluu are in Caution Status. Waialua is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for April 2023 was 125.05 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2023 was 150 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 111 percent. As of May 2, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation between July and November 2023. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of April 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production and recent increased rainfall. Average monthly production for April 2023 was lower than in April 2022 and lower than the 5-year monthly average. 

March 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of March 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for March 2023 was 124.23 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2023 was 68 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 92 percent. As of April 4, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation between May and September 2023. 

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of March 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, offset somewhat by relatively low rainfall. Average monthly production for March 2023 was lower than in March 2022 and lower than the 5-year monthly average. 

February 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of February 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for February 2023 was 121.49 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2023 was 170 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 94 percent. As of March 7, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through April 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of February 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, recent relatively high rainfall, and the gradual recovery from prior months than of relatively low rainfall. Average monthly production for February 2023 was lower than in February 2022 and lower than the 5-year monthly average.

February 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of February 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for February 2023 was 121.49 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2023 was 170 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 94 percent. As of March 7, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through April 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month of February 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, recent relatively high rainfall, and the gradual recovery from prior months than of relatively low rainfall. Average monthly production for February 2023 was lower than in February 2022 and lower than the 5-year monthly average.

January 2023 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of January 2023. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for January 2023, it was 131.20 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2023, it was 105 percent of normal. The rainfall index 5-month moving average was 78 percent in January 2023. As of January 31, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to abnormally dry conditions moving roughly southwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above­normal precipitation through April 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly increasing head levels for the month of January 2023, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production combined with the relatively higher rainfall for the month of January. Average monthly production for January 2023 was higher than in January 2022 but similar to the 5-year monthly average. 

December 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of December 2022. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for December 2022 was 129.27 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of December 2022 was 64 percent of normal, with an identical 5-month moving average of 64 percent. As of January 3, 2023, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to abnormally dry conditions moving roughly south-southwest and north-northwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through March 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of December, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, combined with the relatively low rainfall for the month. Average monthly production for December 2022 was higher than in December 2021 but similar to the 5-year monthly average.

November 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of November 2022. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui, and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for November 2022 was 135.68 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of November 2022 was 51 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 70 percent. As of November 29, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to moderate drought conditions moving roughly southwest and northwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation through February 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to increasing head levels for the month of November, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, combined with the lower rainfall compared to the prior month. Average monthly production for November 2022 was lower than in November 2021 but similar to the 5-year monthly average.

October 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Five aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of October 2022. Kaimuki, Pearl City, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for October 2022 was 136.48 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of October 2022 was 78 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 69 percent. As of November 8, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to moderate drought conditions moving roughly southwest and northwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation from November 2022 through February 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month of October, likely reflecting the lower overall groundwater production, combined with the slightly lower rainfall compared to the prior month. Average monthly production for October 2022 was lower than in October 2021 but similar to the 5-year monthly average.

September 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Six aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of September 2022. Beretania, Pearl City, Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for September 2022 was 143.59 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2022 was 94 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 74 percent. As of October 4, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to severe drought conditions moving southwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for above-normal precipitation between roughly November 2022 through January 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreasing head levels for the month of September, likely due to the relatively higher overall groundwater production, and the significantly decreased rainfall from the prior month. Average monthly production for September 2022 was approximately the same as the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

August 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of August 2022. Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for August 2022 was 150.92 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2022 was 35 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 69 percent. As of September 6, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions moving southwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for below-normal precipitation through at least November 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable to decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively higher overall groundwater production, and the decreased rainfall compared to the prior month. Average monthly production for August 2022 was approximately the same as the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

July 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of July 2022. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki, Punaluu and Kaluanui are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for July 2022 was 143.76 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2022 was 93 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 72 percent. As of August 2, 2022, the  Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to severe drought conditions moving southwest across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for below-normal precipitation through at least November 2022, possibly as late as March 2023.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively lower overall groundwater production, and the increased rainfall compared to the prior month. Average monthly Production for July 2022 was lower than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average. 

June 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Four aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of June 2022. Kaluanui and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for June 2022 was 143.22 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2022 was 45 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 63 percent. As of July 5, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to severe drought conditions moving westward across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for below-normal precipitation through November 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively lower overall groundwater production offsetting the low rainfall. Average monthly Production for June 2022 was lower than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

May 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

Three aquifer index stations were in low groundwater condition for the production month of May 2022. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for May 2022 was 134.13 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply (BWS) rainfall index for the month of May 2022 was 103 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 76 percent. The National Weather Service (NWS) has noted that a mid-May storm event supplemented rainfall totals for portions of Oahu. This is reflected at some of the BWS rain gauges, primarily in metropolitan Honolulu.

As of June 7, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows zero drought to severe drought conditions moving westward across Oahu. The NWS is forecasting enhanced probabilities for below-normal precipitation through November 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited relatively stable head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively lower overall groundwater production offsetting varying amounts of rainfall across the island. Average monthly Production for May 2022 was lower than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average. 

April 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of April 2022. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for April 2022 was 136.83 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2022 was 71 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 110 percent. As of May 3, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows severe drought conditions in Leeward Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for below-normal precipitation through October 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited varying degrees of decreasing head levels for the month, due to the relatively lower rainfall during February, March and April, combined with increasing groundwater production. Average monthly Production for April 2022 was higher than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average. 

March 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of March 2022. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for March 2022 was 135.29 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2022 was 46 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 104 percent. As of April 5, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to severe drought conditions moving westward across Oahu.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively lower rainfall during March, combined with increasing groundwater production. Average monthly Production for March 2022 was higher than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

February 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were four aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of February 2022. Kaimuki, Beretania, Punaluu, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for February 2022 was 132.52 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2022 was 51 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 109 percent. As of March 1, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions across Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting enhanced probabilities for above-normal precipitation between March and June 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited slightly decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to the relatively lower rainfall during February. Average monthly Production for February 2022 was higher than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

January 2022 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of January 2022. Kaimuki, Punaluu, and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for January 2022 was 123.75 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2022 was 107 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 120 percent. As of February 1, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions throughout the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting above-normal precipitation for February 2022. In addition, due to the present La Nina conditions, NWS is forecasting enhanced probabilities for above-normal precipitation through the winter months and into Spring 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable head levels for the month, likely due to decreased pumping during the winter season. Average monthly Production for January 2022 was lower than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average. 

December 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of December 2021. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for December 2021 was 124.31 million gallons per day. 

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of December 2021 was 276  percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 118 percent. As of January 4, 2022, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows no dry conditions on the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting above-normal precipitation for January 2022. In addition, due to the present La Nina conditions, NWS is forecasting enhanced probabilities for above normal precipitation through the winter months and into Spring 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited increasing head levels for the month, due to decreased pumping during the winter season and the recent heavy rainfall. Average monthly Production for December 2021 was lower than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.  

November 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of November 2021. Kaimuki is in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for November 2021 was 140.01 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of November 2021 was 39 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 77 percent. As of November 30, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed a gradation from abnormally dry conditions on the windward side of Oahu to moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of the Koolau Mountains and Honolulu, and severe drought conditions for the rest of the island. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting above-normal precipitation for December 2021. In addition, due to the present La Nina conditions, NWS is forecasting enhanced probabilities for above normal precipitation through the winter months and into Spring 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the fall dry season. Average monthly Production for November 2021 was higher than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

October 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were four aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of October 2021. Waialua and Pearl City are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for October 2021 was 143.82 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of October 2021 was 74 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 79 percent. As of November 2, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed a gradation from abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of Oahu from Honolulu to Ka'ena Point, and severe drought conditions on the leeward coast from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting below-normal precipitation for November 2021. However, according to NWS, La Nina conditions are now present across the Pacific Ocean. The transition from drier conditions in autumn to wetter conditions in winter across the Hawaiian Islands is consistent with the impacts of La Nina conditions. Therefore, NWS is forecasting above normal precipitation from December 2021 to Spring 2022.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer and fall dry season. Average monthly Production for October 2021 was higher than the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

September 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There are four aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of September 2021. Pearl City and Waialua are in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for September 2021 was 144.01 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2021 was 103 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 74 percent. As of October 5, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed a gradation from abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of Oahu from Honolulu to Makaha, and severe drought conditions on the leeward coast from Pearl Harbor to Kapolei. The National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal precipitation as of November, due to current ENSO-neutral conditions likely transitioning to La Nina conditions by winter.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Average monthly production for September 2021 was lower than the previous year, and slightly lower than the 5-year monthly average.

August 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of August 2021. Waialua is in Caution Status. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Alert Status. The monthly production average for August 2021 was 150.48 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2021 was 98 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 66 percent. As of August 31, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed a gradation from abnormally dry conditions along the leeward slopes of the Ko'olau Range to severe drought conditions along the leeward coast from Pearl Harbor to Makaha. The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal precipitation through November, due to current ENSO-neutral conditions, with increasing probability of La Nina conditions and above-normal rainfall by winter.

Most monitoring wells exhibited stable to slightly decreasing head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season combined with relatively higher rainfall compared to recent months. Average monthly Production for August 2021 was slightly higher than the previous year and slightly lower than the 5-year monthly average.

July 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of July 2021. Kaimuki and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for July 2021 was 150.86 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2021 was 69 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 88 percent. As of August 3, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed abnormally dry conditions on the island of Oahu; with moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of the island from Honolulu to Haleiwa; and severe drought conditions along the leeward coast from Pearl Harbor to Makaha. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting below normal precipitation for August 2021. Below-normal precipitation is likely through November, due to current ENSO-neutral conditions, with increasing probability of La Nina conditions by winter.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreased head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Average monthly Production for July 2021 was higher compared to the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.  

June 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of June 2021. Kaimuki and Waialua are in Caution Status. Punaluu is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for June 2021 was 149.97 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2021 was 51 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 97 percent. As of July 6, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed abnormally dry conditions on most of the island of Oahu, except for the Koolau Area on the windward side; and moderate drought conditions along the leeward coast from Honolulu to Makaha. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting below normal precipitation for the summer months. NWS (through a presentation to the Oahu Drought Committee) is also predicting a late start to the winter wet season which may bring above average rainfall as current ENSO neutral conditions possibly transition to increasing chances of La Nina conditions by winter.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreased head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Average monthly Production for June 2021 was slightly higher compared to the previous year and the 5-year monthly average. In order to help mitigate the declining head levels during the summer months we use social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), LIVE TV interviews, and our website to educate the public about water conservation. We also have the Water Sensible Program which offers rebates on clothes washers, rain barrels and weather-based irrigation controllers, and the Water Smart Program that gives customers access to their water use trends with conservation tips to reduce their water use.

May 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of May 2021. Punaluu and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for May 2021 was 140.91 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of May 2021 was 51 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 125 percent. As of June1, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed abnormally dry conditions on most of the island of Oahu, except for portions of the windward side; and moderate drought conditions from Pearl Harbor to Kapolei. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal precipitation for the summer months.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreased head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Average monthly Production for May 2021 was slightly higher compared to the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

April 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of April 2021. Punaluu and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for April 2021 was 132.80 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2021 was 63 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 127 percent. As of May 4, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed abnormally dry conditions for the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal precipitation for the coming summer months.

Most monitoring wells exhibited decreased head levels for the month, likely due to increased pumping because of decreased rainfall during the month. Average monthly Production for April 2021 was higher compared to the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

March 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of March 2021. Punaluu and Waialua are in Caution Status. The monthly production average for March 2021 was 121.01 milion gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2021 was 208 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 130 percent. As of April 6, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor showed no dry conditions for the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions continuing through the spring months, with potential above-normal rainfall through June 2021.

Most monitoring wells exhibited increased head levels for the month due to decreased pumping and increased rainfall during the emonth. Average monthly Production for March 2021 was lower compared to the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

February 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifers index stations in low groundwater condition for the production month of February 2021. Waialua is Caution Status, and Punaluu is in Alert status. The monthly production average for February 2021 was 124.77 million gallons per day, which is below the 5-year mothing average.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2021 was 110 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 98 percent. As of March 2, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the leeward coast of Oahu from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions continuing through the spring months, with potential above-normal rainfall through June 2021.

Most monitoring wells (except for January 2021) have continued to exhibit decreasing trends during the Winter season, possibly due to below average rainfall from April to December 2020. Production during the same time period has usually been consistent with previous years. However, average monthly Production for February 2021 was below the previous year and the 5-year monthly average.

January 2021 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There was one aquifer index station in low groundwater condition for the produciton month of January 2021. Punaluu is in Caution status. The monthly production average for January 2021 was 127.56 million gallons per day, which is below the 5-year monthly average.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2021 was 194 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 83 percent. As of February 2, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dray conditions through Central Oahu from Pearl Harbor to Ka'ena Point; and moderate drought conditions on the leeward coast from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions continuing through the spring months, with potential above-normal rainfall through July 2021.

Most monitoring wells exhibit stable to slightly increasing trends, likely reflecting increased rainfall during the past month along with slightly reduced production.

December 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There was one aquifer index station in low groundwater condition for the production month of December 2020. Punaluu is in Caution status. The monthly production average for December 2020 was 130.82 million gallons per day, which is slightly above the 5-year monthly average. Most monitoring stations are exhibiting slightly declining water level trends.

The Board of Water Supply (BWS) rainfall index for the month of December 2020 was 58 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 53 percent. As of January 5, 2021, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions in the coastal areas of Waimanalo and Honolulu through Central Oahu and portions of the North Shore; and moderate drought conditions on the leeward coast from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions continuing through the spring months, with potential above-normal rainfall through June 2021.

As reported at the October 26th Board Meeting, BWS initiated a voluntary conservation notice of 10 percent for Windward and East Honolulu, due to declining water levels coupled with unusually hot weather and low rainfall conditions for the previous 7 months. We recognize that many customers continue to use water wisely and reduce water waste; we commend them for their efforts. Due to only one station currently being in caution status (Punaluu), we intend to lift the voluntary conservation notice at the end of January. 

November 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

As reported at the October 26th Board Meeting, BWS initiated a voluntary conservation notice of 10% for Windward and East Honolulu due to declining water levels coupled with unusually hot weather and low rainfall conditions for the previous 7 months.

Presently, there are two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition. Kaimuki is in Alert condition, while Punaluu is in Caution condition. The monthly production average for November 2020 was 130.14 million gallons per day, which is slightly less than the 5-year monthly average. Most monitoring stations are exhibiting fairly stable water level trends.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of November was 79 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 60 percent. As of December 1, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across roughly the southwestern half of Oahu, with moderate drought conditions on the Ewa Plain and the eastern end of Oahu. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions continuing through the winter months, with potential above-normal rainfall through June 2021.

We recognize that many customers continue to use water wisely and reduce water waste; we commend them for their efforts. We are asking all our customers to lower their water use where possible through the end of the year.

October 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

As reported at the October 26th Board Meeting, the Board of Water Supply (BWS) initiated a voluntary conservation notice of 10 percent for Windward and East Honolulu, due to declining water levels coupled with unusually hot weather and low rainfall conditions for the previous 7 months.

Presently, there are two aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition. Punaluu and Kaimuki are in Alert low groundwater condition. The monthly production average for October 2020 was 138.72 million gallons per day, which is very similar to the 5-year monthly average. Most monitoring stations are exhibiting stabilizing water level trends.

The BWS rainfall index for the month of October was 48 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 57 percent. As of November 3, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions across Oahu, with severe drought conditions on the leeward coast stretching from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service is forecasting La Nina conditions, with potential above-normal rainfall through April.

We recognize that many customers continue to use water wisely and reduce water waste; we commend them for their efforts. We are asking all our customers to lower their water use where possible through the end of the year. 

September 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

BWS has initiated a voluntary conservation notice of 10% for Windward and East Honolulu due to declining water levels coupled with unusually hot weather and low rainfall conditions for the last 7 months, April through October.

There were three aquifer index stations in low groundwater condition. Punaluu and Kaimuki are in Alert, and Waihee Tunnel is in Critical low groundwater condition. The monthly production average for September 2020 was 153.10 million gallons per day, which is about 8 mgd above the 5-year monthly average. Most monitoring stations are exhibiting decreasing water level trends.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2020 was 38 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 58 percent. As of October 6, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for the windward side of Oahu, moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of Oahu, and severe drought conditions on the leeward coast stretching from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service is predicting below average rainfall for October 2020 and has updated their wet season forecast confirming previous forecasts that a La Nina condition exists with expectations for above normal rainfall this winter.

The BWS Communications Office, with the help of the Water Conservation Branch, have sent letters requesting voluntary conservation to state and city agencies, military installations, large water users, and the neighborhood boards. Recommendations include:

• Limit lawn and landscape irrigation to twice a week, before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. when evaporation is lower;
• Postponing installation of new landscaping (which require constant irrigation);
• Postponing car washes and refilling of swimming pools;
• Checking and fixing dripping faucets and running toilets;
• Check for and repair property leaks, especially on irrigation systems.

In addition, a news release was sent to all TV, radio, and social media outlets. The release resulted in several interviews and a newspaper article discussing the drought and conservation.

We recognize that many customers are already doing their best to use water wisely and reduce water waste; we commend them for their efforts. We are asking all our customers to lower their water use where possible through the end of the year.

August 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were three aquifer index stations within low groundwater status for the production month of August 2020. Punaluu and Waihee Tunnel are in Caution status. Kaimuki is in Alert status. The monthly production average for August 2020 was 148.48 million gallons per day (MGD). The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2020 was 41 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 57 percent. As of September 8, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for Oahu, with moderate drought conditions on the Leeward side of Oahu stretching from Pearl Harbor to Haleiwa to the Leeward coast. The National Weather Service is predicting below average rainfall for September and October 2020. Most monitoring wells are exhibiting decreasing trends, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Production for August 2020 was slightly lower compared to the previous year. 

July 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of July 2020. Kaimuki and Punaluu are in Caution status. The monthly production average for July 2020 was 145.20 million gallons per day (MGD).

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2020 was 92 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 77 percent. As of August 4, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for most of leeward Oahu from Honolulu to Makaha to Haleiwa, with moderate drought conditions in the Ewa, Waipahu, and Kapolei areas. The National Weather Service is predicting below average rainfall from August 2020 through the fall months.

Most monitoring wells are exhibiting static to slightly decreasing trends, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Production for July 2020 was slightly higher compared to the previous year.

June 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of June 2020. Punaluu is under a Caution status. Kaimuki is in Alert Status. The monthly production average for June 2020 was 148.13 million gallons per day (MGD).

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2020 was 68 percent of normal, with a 5-month move average of 72 percent. As of July 7, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for all of Oahu, with moderate drought conditions for leward Oahu. The National Weather Service describes Hawaii as being in a dry season and is predicting below-normal precipitation through September 2020. 

Most monitoring wells are exhibiting decreasing trends, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season.

May 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of May 2020. Punaluu and Waialua are under a Caution status. The monthly production average for May 2020 was 140.04 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of May 2020 was 49 percent of normal, with a 5-month move average of 96 percent. As of June 2, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for most of Oahu, with moderate drought conditions along the coastal regions from Ewa Beach to Makaha. The National Weather Service describes Hawaii as entering a dry season and is predicting below-normal precipitation through August 2020. 

Most monitoring wells are exhibiting decreasing trends, likely due to increased pumping during the summer dry season. Production for May 2020 was slightly higher compared to the previous year.

April 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were two aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of April 2020. Punaluu and Waialua are under a Caution status. The monthly production average for April 2020 was 126.14 million gallons per day (MGD).

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2020 was 35 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 110 percent. As of May 5, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows no dry conditions for the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service describes Hawaii as entering a dry season and is predicting below-normal precipitation through July 2020.

Most monitoring wells are exhibiting increasing trends, likely due to decreased pumping because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Production for April 2020 was 8 MGD lower compared to the 5-year monthly average of 134 MGD for April, a reduction of about 6 percent.

March 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of March 2020. The monthly production average for March 2020 was 124.22 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2020 was 139 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 111 percent. As of April 7, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows no dry conditions for the island of Oahu.

Most monitoring wells are exhibiting increasing trends, likely due to decreased pumping because of increased rainfall and decreased water usage during the last few weeks of th COVID-19 pandemic. Production for March 2020 was 8 MGD lower compared to the 5-month moving average of 132 MGD for March, a reduction of about 6 percent.

February 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There are two aquifer index well within low groundwater status for the production month of February 2020. Punaluu and Waialua are under a Caution status. A revised geodetic benchmark elevation survey was completed in January 2020 which decreased head level measureents in Punaluu and Waialua. The benchmark decrease in Waialue was large enough to place Waialua in Caution Status with no significant change in pumping levels in adjacent wells. The decrease in head level measurements in Punaluu is also attributable to lower than normal rainfall in Windward Oahu. The monthly production average for February 2020 was 127.82 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2020 was 68 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 103 percent. As of March 3, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows no dry conditions for the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service is predicting above-normal precipitation for March 2020, and forecasts above-normal rainfall through May 2020.

January 2020 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There is one aquifer index well within low groundwater status for the production month of January 2020. Punaluu is under a Caution status. The monthly production average for January 2020 was 126.92 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2020 was 117 percent of normal, with a 5-month moving average of 92 percent. As of February 4, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows no dry conditions for the island of Oahu. The National Weather Service is predicting above normal precipitation for February, and forecasts above-normal rainfall through June 2020 due to persistent elevated sea surface temperatures predicted by most climate change models.

Most monitoring wells continue to exhibit stable trends. Production for January 2020 was down compared to previous years.

December 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There is one aquifer index well within low groundwater status for the production month of December 2019. Punaluu is under a Caution status. The monthly production average fo December 2019 was 131.24 million gallons per day. 

As of January 7, 2020, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along the leeward coast of Oahu from Ewa Beach to Kaena Point. The National Weather Service forecasts above-normal rainfall through June 2020, due to persistent elevated sea surface temperatures prredicted by most climate models.

Most monitoring wells exhibit stable trends.

November 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

As of December 6, 2019, available data indicate that aquifer indent well Kaimuki has come out of Caution status, while Punaluu remains in Caution status. The monthly production average for November 2019 was 134.80 million gallons per day.

As of December 43, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along portions of the southern coast of Oahu. The National Weather Service forecasts above-normal rainfall thorugh May 2020, due to persistent elevated sea surface temperatures predicted by most climate models.

October 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There are two aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of October 2019. Kaimuki and Punaluu are under a Caution status. The monthly production average for October 2019 was 136.01 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of October 2019 was 99 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 107 percent. As of November 5, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions along portions of the southern coast of Oahu. The National Weather Service forecasts above-normal rainfall through May 2020, due to persistent elevated sea surface temperatures predicted by most climate models. 

Most monitoring wells exhibit stable to slightly decreasing trends, likely reflecting increased rainfall during the past month along with slightly reduced production.

September 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of September 2019. The monthly production average for September 2019 was 148.30 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of September 2019 was 147 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 101 percent. As of October 8, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions along the southern coast of Oahu.
 

August 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There is one aquifer index well within low groundwater status for the production month of August 2019. Kaimuki is under a Caution status. The monthly production average for August 2019 was 152.39 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of August 2019 was 55 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 84 percent. As of September 3 6, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to moderate conditions for all of Oahu.

Most monitoring wells continue to show decreasing trends, reflecting increased pumping through the summer months.

July 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of July 2019. The monthly production average for July 2019 was 144.51 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of July 2019 was 58 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 77 percent. As of August 6, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for all of Oahu.

Most monitoring wells are showing decreasing trends, resulting from increased pumping through the summer months.

June 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of June 2019. The monthly production average for June 2019 was 144.43 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of June 2019 was 174 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 97 percent. As of July 2, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for southern Oahu from Honolulu to Makaha, with moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of the island, Ewa Beach to Waianae. The wildfire season has started early this year.

The Oahu Drought Committee met on June 25, 2019. The National Weather Service is currently observing weak El Nino conditions around the Hawaiian Islands. A weak El Nino is likely to continue through the summer and possibly through fall and winter. Similar to last month's reporting, continuation of El Nino conditions through the summer normally correlates to decreased precipitation on Oahu. However, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center has predicted above-normal tropical cyclone activity during this hurricane season, thereby increasing probabilities for above normal rainfall during the summer months. If the El Nino weakens to neutral, more rainfall is possible during the 2019-2020 wet season. lf El Nino continues, drier wet season is more likely.

Most monitoring wells are showing slightly decreasing to static trends, resulting from increased pumping through the summer months.

May 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of May 2019. The monthly production average for May 2019 was 138.71 million gallons per day. The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of May 2019 was 69 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 72 percent. As of June 4, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for all of Oahu, with moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of the island, and severe drought conditions on the leeward coast from Nanakuli to Makaha. The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting the continuation of El Nino conditions through the summer which normally can correlate to decreased precipitation on Oahu. However, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center is predicting 70 percent chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the hurricane season. The NWS said that Hawaiian Islands could be threatened by 5 to 8 storms from June through November; increasing probabilities for above normal rainfall during the summer months. Most monitoring wells are showing decreasing trends, resulting from below average rainfall and increased pumping during the summer months.

April 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of April 2019. The monthly production average for April 2019 was 142 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of April 2019 was 62 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 76 percent. As of May 7, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for all of Oahu, with moderate drought conditions on the leeward side of the island from Makaha, to Haleiwa, to Diamond Head. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal rainfall for May 2019.

Most monitoring wells are showing slightly decreasing trends, likely resulting from increased pumping because of warmer weather and decreased rainfall during the last few weeks.

March 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of March 2019. The monthly production average for March 2019 was 132.51 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of March 2019 was 23 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 79 percent. As of April 2, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry for the leeward side of the island. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal rainfall for April 2019.

Most monitoring wells are showing slightly decreasing trends, likely resulting from increased pumping because of the decreased rainfall during the last few weeks.

February 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of February 2019. The monthly production average for February 2019 was 123.94 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of February 2019 was 157 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 108 percent. As of March 5, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry for the leeward side of Oahu, from Ewa to Kapolei. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal rainfall for March 2019.

Most monitoring wells are showing static to slightly increasing trends, likely resulting from decreased pumping during the winter months.

January 2019 Groundwater Levels Status Report

There were no aquifer index wells within low groundwater status for the production month of January 2019. The monthly production average for January 2019 was 131.30 million gallons per day.

The Board of Water Supply rainfall index for the month of January 2019 was 50 percent of normal; with a 5-month moving average of 107 percent. As of February 5, 2019, the Hawaii Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions for the leeward side of Oahu, from Ewa to Waianae. The National Weather Service is forecasting below normal rainfall for February 2019.

Most monitoring wells are showing static to slightly increasing trends, likely resulting from decreased pumping during the winter months.