Water Restrictions: Kailua vs Kapolei
How do water restrictions rules compare between Kailua, HI and Kapolei, HI?
Kailua and Kapolei have similar restriction levels.
Kailua, HI
Honolulu County
Kailua irrigation users along Kailua Beach and Lanikai must follow Board of Water Supply drought stages; ROH Chapter 30 sets broader management policy.
View full Kailua rules →Kapolei, HI
Honolulu County
Kapolei outdoor water use is regulated by ROH Chapter 30 and Board of Water Supply shortage stages that restrict irrigation during leeward droughts.
View full Kapolei rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kailua | Kapolei |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ROH Sec. 30-2.3 | ROH Sec. 30-2.3 |
| Operator | Board of Water Supply | - |
| Drought stages | 1 through 4 | - |
| Typical limits | Day-of-week watering | - |
| Operational rules | - | BWS shortage stages 1-4 |
| Non-potable source | - | Honouliuli recycled water |
| Context | - | Leeward drought priority |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kailua FAQ
Does windward Kailua get exemptions during drought?
No. BWS shortage declarations apply islandwide regardless of local rainfall. Kailua users must follow the same stage rules as leeward Oahu.
Can I run an automatic sprinkler at my Lanikai home overnight?
Under normal conditions, yes. During declared shortages, nighttime or assigned-day-only watering schedules apply and automatic controllers must be adjusted.
Kapolei FAQ
Are there permanent watering days in Kapolei?
Not permanently. Day restrictions apply when BWS declares a shortage stage. Kapolei is usually one of the first areas tightened during leeward droughts.
Can Kapolei businesses use recycled water for irrigation?
Yes. BWS supplies Honouliuli recycled non-potable water to qualified Kapolei commercial and resort users for landscape irrigation under separate service agreements.
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