This is Now (Dec. 3, 2021)

The Board of Water Supply sought to reassure customers Friday, saying its water remains safe and free of the petroleum contaminants in the Navy’s system.

But BWS officials said action is needed to keep it that way.

As a precaution, the agency has shut down its Halawa shaft ― which supplies 20% of the supply to Urban Honolulu and is relying on other sources to make up the difference.

Residents are being urged to “use water wisely” given the additional stress on the system.