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Kapolei vs Pearl City

How do water restrictions rules compare between Kapolei, HI and Pearl City, HI?

Kapolei and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Kapolei, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kapolei outdoor water use is regulated by ROH Chapter 30 and Board of Water Supply shortage stages that restrict irrigation during leeward droughts.

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Pearl City, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactKapoleiPearl City
CodeROH Sec. 30-2.3ROH Sec. 30-2.3
Operational rulesBWS shortage stages 1-4-
Non-potable sourceHonouliuli recycled water-
ContextLeeward drought priority-
Shortage authority-Board of Water Supply
Shortage stages-Four graduated levels
Rebates-BWS rain barrel and xeriscape

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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.

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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