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A water outage will affect Hilo International Airport and surrounding areas from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday.

Water will be temporarily turned off to replace a valve within the Hawaii National Guard Complex, according to the Department of Water Supply. Affected customers will have no water or low water pressure during this time.

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In addition to the airport and the military post, affected areas include Kalanianaole Street, Kauhane Avenue, Kapili Avenue and Uwau Street, including side roads and lanes, the Hilo Main Post Office and Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Upon the resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time affected customers may notice turbid and/or discolored water. They also may notice trapped air in their plumbing, which will be released as water is initially used.

Customers are asked to take any and all precautions necessary to protect their property and facilities including, but not limited to, disabling electrical power to pumps and/or any other devices whose normal operation may be dependent on water pressure and/or water supply, and which might be harmed if automatically energized during the water shutoff.

Affected customers also should set aside drinking water ahead of time to meet their household’s temporary water needs.

For more information, call District Supervisor Earl Yoshioka at (808) 961-8790.