Updated at 5:13 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Hawaii Kai water main repaired; service restored
Advertiser Staff
Water service to seven homes on Wailua Street in Hawai'i Kai was restored early this morning after a water main broke during rush hour traffic about 5 p.m. yesterday.The break was relatively small, said Su Shin, Honolulu Board of Water Supply spokeswoman. A water wagon was brought out to the area and police were on hand diverting traffic while crews made repairs.
Water service was restored to the homes by 1 a.m. today, Shin said. Crews completed repair work by 3:30 a.m., she said.
The 8-inch-pipe was installed in 1970.
