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Getting to know Honolulu
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply was created by the territorial legislature in 1929. Honolulu's drinking water comes from groundwater aquifers on Oahu. Hawaii Gas supplies synthetic natural gas by pipeline in southern Oahu.
Building permits are filed through the Department of Planning and Permitting's online system. Trade winds cool the city much of the year, and many older homes were built without central air. Hurricane season in the central Pacific runs from June through November.
Salt air corrodes outdoor fixtures, hinges and AC units quickly near the shore. Valley neighborhoods like Manoa and Palolo get far more rain than the drier south shore.
Local utilities and rules
The Board of Water Supply draws Honolulu's water from underground aquifers on Oahu. Wastewater goes to the city's Department of Environmental Services, which runs the Sand Island plant. Hawaiian Electric supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Hawaii Gas where lines exist. Building permits are handled by the Department of Planning and Permitting.
Questions about Urban Honolulu CDP
Who supplies water in Honolulu?
The Board of Water Supply draws Honolulu's water from underground aquifers on Oahu. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Hawaiian Electric and natural gas from Hawaii Gas where lines exist. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Honolulu need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Department of Planning and Permitting, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Hawaii licenses plumbers through the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and you can verify a license on the state DCCA website. Hawaii licenses electricians through the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and licenses can be checked online with the DCCA. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
We are a referral service, so the pro you speak with sets the schedule and the price. Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Urban Honolulu CDP, depending on which independent pros are available.
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