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Ewa Gentry vs Kaneohe

How do water restrictions rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Kaneohe, HI?

Ewa Gentry and Kaneohe have similar restriction levels.

Ewa Gentry, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Ewa Gentry irrigation is subject to ROH Chapter 30 water management and Board of Water Supply shortage stages that can restrict days and hours of outdoor watering.

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Kaneohe, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kaneohe irrigation follows Board of Water Supply drought schedules; ROH Chapter 30 Sec. 30-2.3 frames the city's water management and conservation policy.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEwa GentryKaneohe
CodeROH Sec. 30-2.3ROH Sec. 30-2.3
Operational rulesBWS shortage stages 1-4-
Local contextLeeward drought-prone zone-
Non-potableEwa recycled water available-
Operator-Board of Water Supply
Drought stages-1 through 4
Focus-Day and time-of-day limits

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Ewa Gentry FAQ

Does Ewa Gentry have permanent watering day restrictions?

Not permanently. Schedules apply when the Board of Water Supply declares a shortage stage. Leeward Ewa areas often face earlier restrictions than windward Oahu.

Can I irrigate my Gentry lawn with recycled water?

Parts of the Ewa Plain have access to BWS non-potable recycled water for landscape use. Check with BWS and your HOA to see if your subdivision connects.

Kaneohe FAQ

Does Kaneohe's high rainfall exempt it from drought stages?

No. BWS shortage declarations apply islandwide and are tied to aquifer health, not local rainfall alone. Kaneohe users follow the same stage rules.

Can Kaneohe homeowners wash driveways during drought?

Declared stages commonly prohibit potable hose washing of hard surfaces. Use a bucket, broom, or a recycled water source when permitted.

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