KOHALA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (DWS) is now asking North Kohala residents to limit their water use to essential needs only.

DWS upgraded the notice to Essential Needs Only for residents between Hawi and Halaula Wednesday due to unexpected equipment failure.

Officials advise residents to limit water use to drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes.

According to DWS, this is necessary because only one well serving the region is operational, and high water use has resulted in some customers experiencing no water or low water pressure.

Residents can use the water tanker at the intersection of Hawi Road and Kohala Mountain Road.

Repairs to one of the downed wells are expected to be completed by the end of next week, said DWS.

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