News Releases
See 2024 news releases and media advisories from the Board of Water Supply.
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Follow Up Samples Test Negative for E. Coli Bacteria at Board of Water Supply (BWS) Kalauao Wells Pu
Follow-up tests at BWS Kalauao Wells pump 5 were found to be negative for E. coli bacteria. Water is safe to drink. The public was never in any danger.
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E. Coli Bacteria Found In Board Of Water Supply (BWS) Kalauao Wells Pump #5
The Board of Water Supply has detected E. coli bacteria in BWS Kalauao Wells pump 5. Water is safe to drink. The public was never in any danger.
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Kākela Drive and Mohala Way Water System Improvements
News Release: MIRA Image Construction, LLC, the Board of Water Supply’s contractor for the Kākela Drive and Mohala Way Water System Improvements project in the Mānoa area, is scheduled to begin work on or after November 1, 2024.
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Valve Replacement on Waiʻanae Valley Road
News Release: Beginning on or after September 30, 2024, APB Construction Corporation, will be working in Waiʻanae, on Waiʻanae Valley Road just south from Piliuka Place to replace and relocate two pressure reducing valves with pressure reducing/sustaining valves.
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Water System Improvements on Hālupa Street
News Release: MEI Corporation is scheduled to install 12-inch water mains on the Hālupa Street after August 19, 2024.
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Board Of Water Supply Requests Water Conservation
News Release: The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is is ending its water conservation request to customers from the Leeward Coast up to Mililani and through Kahala. Customers may return to their normal water usage.
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Board Of Water Supply Household Questionnaire
News Release: The Board of Water Supply's Water Sensible Program team will hold a special event at The Bathroom Store on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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BWS to Hold Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden
News Release: The 2024 Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden will be held Saturday, August 3, from 9am to 3pm.
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Special Toilet Rebate Event at the Bathroom Store
News Release: The Board of Water Supply's Water Sensible Program team will hold a special event at The Bathroom Store on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Kalama Valley Water System Improvements
News Release: RMY Construction, Inc., will be conducting water system improvements in Kalama Valley beginning on or after June 17, 2024.
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Moanalua Road Water System Improvements
News Release: Mira Image Construction LLC, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Diamond Head Water Systems Improvements, Part III project is scheduled to begin work on or after January 16, 2024.
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikīkī Projects $17,000 in Savings With Water-Efficient Toilets
News Release: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikīkī reduces water use by 5,000 gallons per day through water-efficient toilets.
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Board of Water Supply & Hardware Hawaii Encourage Leak Detection During Detect-A-Leak Week Campaign
News Release: - On Friday, March 22, 2024, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), in collaboration with the City’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (Resilience Office), along with government and private agencies around the world, will commemorate World Water Day.
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Board of Water Supply Has Successful Sale of Bonds
News Release: On Tuesday, March 12, the Board of Water Supply successfully sold its $72,815,000 of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Sustainability Bonds). Proceeds from the bonds will be used to finance new projects and conduct repair and maintenance of the water system as well as to refund outstanding bonds for economic savings.
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Board of Water Supply And City Agencies Team Up to Observe World Water Day, March 22
News Release: - On Friday, March 22, 2024, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), in collaboration with the City’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (Resilience Office), along with government and private agencies around the world, will commemorate World Water Day.
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Board of Water Supply Retains AAA Bond Credit Ratings
News Release: The Board of Water Supply (BWS) has reaffirmed its “AAA” bond credit ratings from both Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings with a Stable Outlook for both.
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Board of Water Supply Increases Rebate on WaterSense Toilets for a Limited Time
News Release: Mira Image Construction LLC, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Diamond Head Water Systems Improvements, Part III project is scheduled to begin work on or after January 16, 2024.
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Diamond Head Water System Improvements, Part III Project
News Release: Mira Image Construction LLC, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Diamond Head Water Systems Improvements, Part III project is scheduled to begin work on or after January 16, 2024.
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Hālawa Xeriscape Garden Temporarily Closed January Thru April 2024
News Release: The Board of Water Supply’s Hālawa Xeriscape Garden will be closed to the general public January thru April 2024 for a facility renovation project.