DOW announces community meetings to discuss water rates

Published on February 24, 2026

LĪHUʻE — The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) invites residents to a series of community meetings to discuss your community's Capital Infrastructure needs and associated proposed water rate increases. These sessions will highlight findings from our recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation and water rate study.

MEETING SCHEDULE:
Residents are encouraged to attend an in-person meeting in their community.

Region	Communities	Location	Date	Time
North Shore	Kīlauea, Kalihiwai, ‘Anini, Hanalei, Wainiha, Hā‘ena	Kīlauea Elementary School Cafeteria	March 10, 2026	5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
East Kauaʻi	Wailua, Kapa‘a, and Anahola	Kalukalu at 1624 (Old Otsukaʻs Building in Kapaʻa)	March 11, 2026	5 - 7 p.m.
Līhuʻe	Puhi, Līhu‘e, Hanamā‘ulu	Līhuʻe Neighborhood Center	April 7, 2026	5 – 7 p.m.
West Kauaʻi	Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, ‘Ele‘ele	Waimea Neighborhood Center	April 8, 2026	5 – 7 p.m.
South Kauaʻi	Kalāheo, Lāwa‘i, ‘Ōma‘o, Kōloa, Po‘ipū	Kōloa Neighborhood Center	April 9, 2026	5 – 7 p.m.

For more information on the community meetings, please visit www.kauaiwater.org/ratesmtg. You may also contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5461 or email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org.

Community meetings on water rates invitation.

DOWʻs upcoming community meetings invitation.

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