<body><div>Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply notifies the public that a precautionary boil water notice previously in effect for the Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area was canceled as of late the afternoon of Nov. 4.The notice was originally issued because of discoloration, abnormal chlorine residual and turbidity (cloudiness) levels while Water Supply officials investigated water quality conditions.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=43dHuN_1GmN2JkN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=43dHuN_1GmN2JkN00" width="1024" height="576" ><figcaption>Previous precautionary boil water notice area. The notice was canceled late the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2026, by Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply. (File Image)</figcaption></figure>Laboratory testing of water samples collected since the weekend did not detect any bacteria. Color, chlorine residual and turbidity levels also improved, and the department determined water quality conditions are acceptable for normal use.It is no longer necessary for customers in the area to boil tap water or use bottle water for drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth. Customers can resume normal use of tap water.Water Supply officials recommend flushing building, residential taps, hose bibbs, water fountains and ice makers for several minutes — based on the extent of customers’ plumbing — before first use.The department will continue to monitor water quality and flush the system as appropriate.Contact Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply Engineering Division at 808-961-8070 or Water Quality Assurance and Control Branch at 808-961-8670 for additional information and with any questions.Call 808-961-8790 for after-hours inquiries and emergencies.</div></body>

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Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply notifies the public that a precautionary boil water notice previously in effect for the Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area was canceled as of late the afternoon of Nov. 4. The notice was originally issued because of discoloration, abnormal chlorine residual and turbidity...

Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area

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Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area

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