UPDATE: DOW water svc test shutdown for portions of Kōloa, July 30-31

Published on July 24, 2026

Department of Water. County of Kauai. News Release.

July 27 UPDATE:

KŌLOA - The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. test shutdown has been rescheduled. The Department of Water (DOW) will now conduct an overnight test shutdown from 10 p.m. Thursday, July 30 to 2 a.m. Friday, July 31, weather permitting.

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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