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Thursday, September 25, 2014 Contact: Jon Hennington, PIO, Department of Parks and Recreation, 768-3046 (mobile 343-9181)     Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve beach temporarily closed due to potable water leak   East Honolulu – The Department of Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed public beach access at Hanauma Bay due to a potable water leak.   A potable water pipe developed a large leak around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning.   In order to identify the cause of the leak and begin repairs, all potable water has been shut off to the beach level of the bay. This includes water to the beach-level restrooms, prompting the closure of the area.   At this time, the cause and exact size of the leak are not known. Assessment for repairs has begun.   The upper level, overlook, visitor's center, and commercial lot remain open to the public during normal seasonal operating hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.   -END-