HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Education said Waipahu Intermediate will be closed on Friday due to an 8-inch water main break in the area.

The break was reported at around 6 p.m. Thursday on Waikele Road fronting Waipahu Intermediate School, and Board of Water Supply crews are working to repair the break.

BWS said the break has interrupted water service for 12 homes, as well as the school.

HIDOE officials said family and staff have been notified directly.

BWS said an alternate water source will be provided, and asked residents to bring their own containers to fill.

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