Kailua vs Pearl City
How do water restrictions rules compare between Kailua, HI and Pearl City, HI?
Kailua and Pearl City 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 →Pearl City, HI
Honolulu County
Pearl City follows ROH Chapter 30 water management rules plus Board of Water Supply shortage stages that apply to all leeward and central Oahu properties during drought.
View full Pearl City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kailua | Pearl City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Shortage authority | - | Board of Water Supply |
| Shortage stages | - | Four graduated levels |
| Rebates | - | BWS rain barrel and xeriscape |
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.
Pearl City FAQ
Are there always watering day restrictions in Pearl City?
No. Day-of-week schedules activate only when the Board of Water Supply declares a numbered shortage stage for Oahu.
Do military-family rentals have to follow BWS shortage rules?
Yes. Civilian-service BWS accounts at rental addresses are subject to shortage stages, even when tenants rotate frequently.
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