News Release Archive
News Releases
See 2025 news releases and media advisories from the Board of Water Supply.
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BWS Cautions Residents About Holiday Season Scams
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is urging all customers to stay vigilant of being scammed following a recent report of an individual impersonating a BWS field worker in the Salt Lake area. This reminder is meant to protect residents from potential scams, which typically increase during the holiday season.
READ MORE > BWS Cautions Residents About Holiday Season Scams
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Board of Water Supply Confirms Low-Level Detection of PFAS at Pearl City Wells I Pump #2
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) has confirmed the low-level detection of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at its Pearl City Wells I Pump #2. The type of PFAS chemicals and the levels detected are shown in the table below. The BWS reported the findings to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) in accordance with Hawaiʻi State Law.
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Board of Water Supply and Partners Host Annual Imagine A Day Without Water Event at Windward Mall
The Board of Water Supply, along with more than 20 city, state, and community partners, invites the public to the 6th annual Imagine A Day Without Water event at Windward Mall’s Center Court.
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Pālolo Water System Improvements Project
News Release: MEI Corporation, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Monsarrat Avenue Water System Improvements project is scheduled to begin work on or after June 2, 2025.
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BWS to Hold Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden
News Release: The 2025 Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden will be held Saturday, August 2, from 9am to 1pm.
READ MORE > BWS to Hold Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden
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BWS Files Lawsuit Against the Navy for Damages to Water Supply
News Release: Today, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Navy following the Navy’s releases of petroleum and other hazardous chemicals into Oʻahu’s critical, sole source drinking water supply. The Navy itself has acknowledged responsibility for the massive environmental and human health crisis caused by the November 2021 fuel release, but it has refused to accept responsibility for the costs that the BWS has and will incur to respond to the Navy’s contaminant releases.
READ MORE > BWS Files Lawsuit Against the Navy for Damages to Water Supply
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Overnight Closure of Farrington Highway Westbound Near Wai‘anae Mall Monday, June 30
News Release: The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) are informing drivers of an overnight closure of the Mākaha westbound lanes of Farrington Highway between Leihoku Street and the Burger King at Wai‘anae Mall, from 8 p.m. Monday, June 30, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 1.
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Kahilinaʻi Place and ‘Aiea Heights Drive Water System Improvements
News Release: MEI Corporation, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Monsarrat Avenue Water System Improvements project is scheduled to begin work on or after June 2, 2025.
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Monsarrat Avenue Water System Improvements Project
News Release: MEI Corporation, the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Monsarrat Avenue Water System Improvements project is scheduled to begin work on or after June 2, 2025.
READ MORE > Monsarrat Avenue Water System Improvements Project
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Join the Board of Water Supply and Hardware Hawaiʻi for Detect-A-Leak Week, April 13-19
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is partnering with Hardware Hawaiʻi in a joint effort to conserve our limited water resource during the annual “Detect-A-Leak Week” observance, April 13-19, 2025.
READ MORE > Join the Board of Water Supply and Hardware Hawaiʻi for Detect-A-Leak Week, April 13-19
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BWS Confirms Low Level Detection of PFAS at Hōʻaeʻae Wells Pumping Station
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) has confirmed the low-level detection of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at its Hoaeae Wells Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Treatment Facility.
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Kapolei Water Service Lateral Replacements Project
News Release: Integrated Construction, Inc., the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for a project to replace 146 water service laterals for customers in Kapolei is scheduled to begin work on or after April 1, 2025.
READ MORE > Kapolei Water Service Lateral Replacements Project
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Pay Your Water Bill by Phone Anytime Anywhere
News Release: As a Board of Water Supply (BWS) residential customer, you can pay your water bill anytime anywhere, using our 24/7 pay-by-phone service.
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Follow Up Samples Test Negative for E. coli Bacteria at Board of Water Supply (BWS) Kunia Wells III,
Follow-up tests at BWS Kunia Wells, Pump 1 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) Kunia Wells III, Pump #1
The Board of Water Supply has detected E. coli bacteria in BWS Kunia Wells III, Pump #1. Water is safe to drink. The public was never in any danger.
READ MORE > E. coli Bacteria Found In Board of Water Supply (BWS) Kunia Wells III, Pump #1