Press Releases

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW), Contractor Alpha Inc., and Construction Manager Bowers + Kubota held a blessing ceremony on Friday, October 3, to commence the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project. The project involves the replacement of aging water...

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Water (DOW) has completed construction of its new, motorized entry gate to the main entrance of its administrative building’s parking lot. The bill payment drop box located in the DOW parking lot, at 4398 Pua...

12:10 p.m. - Water service will be turned off for ~1 hour on Papalina Road, from the intersection with Waha Road to the entrance of the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). DOW crews are at the scene performing repairs. Mahalo...

LĪHUʻE — The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) reminds residents to join them at any of their remaining community meetings to discuss the future of the island’s water systems. The following meetings are scheduled for Sept. 29 to 30, 2025, and...

LĪHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) hosted the 20th annual Make a Splash with Project WET water education festival on September 19 at the North Vidinha Soccer Fields, engaging approximately 660 fifth-grade students from various schools across the island....

LĪHUʻE - The Department of Water (DOW) will hold a public meeting regarding the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project. The meeting is scheduled for:   Date: Monday, September. 22, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Department of Water (DOW) Board Room...

LĪHUʻE — The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) invites residents to a series of community meetings later this month to discuss the future of the island’s water systems. These sessions will highlight findings from their recently completed Water Systems Investment...

KALĀHEO  – The Kalāheo water conservation request has been lifted as of 6 a.m. on Aug. 14.  Customers in the affected areas may now resume normal water use.   --- 8 p.m, Aug. 13 UPDATE: Immediate water conservation request issued for residents in parts of Kalāheo   KALĀHEO  – The Kalāheo water conservation...

8:50 p.m., Aug. 11, FINAL UPDATE: Water shutdown on Papalina Road KALĀHEO - Water service has been restored. DOW crews remain in the worksite area in order to patch up the road. Mahalo for you patience and understanding. -- 6:15...