September 2026

7 p.m. Thursday 09-10-2026 (UPDATE) WAINIHA - A report has been received of a leak on Powerhouse Road. DOW crews were dispatched from Kilauea at 6 p.m. If it is determined that an emergency water service shutdown is necessary, customers...

Date: September 10, 2026 To: Consumers of the Kilauea Water SystemEFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYand until further noticeDO NOT DRINK WATER FROM YOUR TAPKILAUEA — Due to the prolonged water outage caused by Hurricane Lowell, customers on the Kilauea Water System are advised...

In compliance with Governor Josh Green’s directive, DOW offices will remain closed on Thursday, September 10. This directive is due to the aftermath impacts of Hurricane Lowell. DOW Operations Crews will report to work and DOW dispatch line will remain...

8:55 p.m. 09-09-2026 (UPDATE) HAENA-WAINIHA - BOIL WATER NOTICE: Effective immediately, DOW has issued a BOIL WATER NOTICE until further notice. Bring water from the tap to a rolling boil for a minimum of 1 minute.Date: September 9, 2026 To:...

-- 9:45 p.m. 09-09-2026 (UPDATE) HANAMAULU – Water continues to regenerate the system, and dependent on demand, water regeneration can take between 3 to 5 more hours to reach all customers. Please continue to conserve water to essential needs only,...

• Haena-Wainiha - Water buffalo providing potable (drinking) water is dispatched to Hanalei Colony Resort, located at 5-7130 Kuhio HighwayHā‘ena / Wainiha area. Staging time depends on access through the Hanalei Bridge. We are currently estimating E.T.A. at Hanalei Colony...

To report a water service outage or leak, call 808-245-5444, or 808-245-5400, option 1, between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., during regular business hours. DOW offices remain CLOSED today. DOW crews continue to report to work.

In compliance with Governor Josh Green’s directive, due to the continuing impact of Hurricane Lowell, DOW offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 8. Operations crews will report to work. The main entrance gate will remain open from 6:00 a.m....

LĪHUʻE – Effective immediately, the Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation notice for the island of Kauaʻi due to Hurricane Lowell’s eastward shift.    Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, including cooking, drinking, personal hygiene, laundry, and sanitation, to help avoid a full water...