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Oct 27, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i Water Board Meeting Agenda
The board meeting agenda includes a presentation on the fiscal year 2024-2025 audit report and the awarding of a water treatment contract for furnishing coagulants at the Waimea Water Treatment Plant. Additional business covers the dedication of various water systems, consideration of waiving water charges for customers affected by Hurricane Lala, and proposed revisions to departmental rules regarding agricultural use rates. The board also plans to conduct executive sessions concerning legal matters and the selection process for a new Manager-Chief Engineer, along with regular reports from the Manager-Chief Engineer and the Chairperson.
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Department Of Water Supply County Of Hawai'i Water Board Water Board Meeting Agenda
The meeting includes discussion on a proposed increase to the Power Cost Charge and consideration of alternative procurement methods for the Kahalu'u Boosters A & B repair project after receiving no bids. The agenda also covers a waiver of water charges related to Hurricane Lala recovery, review of monthly financial statements and progress reports, and updates from the Manager-Chief Engineer and the Chairperson.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Department Of Water Supply County Of Hawai'i Water Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several critical operational and administrative items. Key discussions included the approval of an increase to the Power Cost Charge and an update on the Kahaluʻu Boosters A & B repair project following a lack of bid submissions. The board reviewed recovery efforts related to Hurricane Lala, including lifting boil water notices and considering waivers for water consumption charges for affected customers. The meeting also featured a review of financial statements and the Manager-Chief Engineer's report, which provided status updates on North Kona wells and announced the upcoming retirements of key staff members, including the Human Resources Specialist and the Manager-Chief Engineer.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Hawaiʻi County Water Board Public Hearing
The board conducted a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Power Cost Charge. The Department of Water Supply recommended raising the rate from $2.53 to $3.04 per thousand gallons to address excess power costs incurred since the previous rate adjustment. A member of the public provided testimony opposing the increase and questioned the adequacy of the department's public notification and outreach efforts regarding the hearing.
