NEWS & EVENTS
News & Updates
See the following links for news releases and announcements and other updates from the Board of Water Supply.
Construction Projects | Reported Main Breaks | Social Media | Stay Informed
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Reported Main Breaks
Details about reported main breaks on pipes 4" or larger, or if a service outage has widespread impact on the community, will be posted online and on social media as information becomes available. The map posted on the BWS homepage will contain the most current information about reported main breaks. If you suspect a water-service outage is affecting your location and information is not posted, call (808) 748-5000 and press '1' at the prompt to get information from a BWS dispatcher.
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Water Matters
Read the current issue of Water Matters, the BWS newsletter distributed periodically throughout the year with customer water bills, online, and at neighborhood board meetings.
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News Releases
See current news releases and media advisories from the Board of Water Supply.
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Consumer Alert – Scam Prevention
Customers are encouraged to stay alert to potential scams targeting water utility customers. This can be by in-person visits from individuals claiming to be BWS personnel or phone calls, emails, or text messages demanding payment on water bills. Here are tips to help customers stay better prepared against scams.
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Ice Ponds, Trails, and Water Falls
Check for updates related to ice ponds, trails, and water falls located in protected watershed areas managed by the Board of Water Supply.
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Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
The Hawaiian Electric Company’s (HECO) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program is a method of wildfire prevention that involves temporarily turning off the power to certain high-risk areas during extreme and potentially dangerous weather conditions. Typically, those weather conditions involve strong winds, low humidity and very dry vegetation — all of which can elevate the risk of wildfire.
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Nuʻuanu Dams
The Board of Water Supply is making available online information on the Nuʻuanu Reservoir No. 1 Dam and the Nuʻuanu Reservoir No. 4 Dam as a community service. This information is current as of the time of posting online and is subject to change and update as new information becomes available.
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Public Service Announcements
See the latest public service announcements produced to support the Board of Water Supply and its effort to protect and preserve Oʻahu's fresh water system.