Emergency water service shutdown in Kapa’a beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Published on July 18, 2023

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from the intersection of Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street, and includes Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street, Pa’ako Street, Lihau Street, Iliki Street, Hie Street, Alahele Street and Molo Street beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. this morning due to a recent mainline break. Water service will be turned off for approximately 4 hours.

Additionally, a partial lane closure will be implemented on Kuamo’o Road to provide a safe work zone for waterline repairs. Motorists are advised to slow down when approaching the work area and adhere to flagger personnel.

Customers located within the service area are advised to store water to meet their needs until water service can be safely restored.  Additional recommended steps include:

- Notifying neighbors, family and friends about the service shutdown.

- Those with faulty water heaters should ensure that their water heaters do not empty during the shutdown.

- Monitor water service announcements and updates to this notice online via the DOW’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW. 

An update will be provided if new information is received.

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