DOW water service test shutdown for portions of Kōloa on July 30

Published on July 24, 2026

Department of Water. County of Kauai. News Release.

KŌLOA - The Department of Water (DOW) will conduct a water service test shutdown on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Affected areas include Old Mill Place, Makai Road, Smith Road, Malino Road, a portion of Koloa Road, and the upper portion of Poipu Road. The test shutdown will help further evaluate the system and identify any improvements needed before a future shutdown is scheduled for water line improvements.

Customers located in the affected area are advised to prepare by taking the following steps:

Store enough water to meet your needs.
Notify family, friends, tenants, and neighbors.
Ensure water heaters do not empty.
Avoid using appliances that require water during the test shutdown.

For more information, email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org, or call 808-245-5455.

Map of the affected area.

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