DOW announces March and April community meetings to discuss water rates
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.

DOWʻs upcoming community meetings invitation.
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