Press Releases

9:30 p.m. UPDATE: Water service is being restored. DOW crews have restored power using a generator, and the system is now regenerating. As a result, water service is being restored. A water conservation notice remains in effect until the conservation...

4:30 p.m. 08-17-2026 (UPDATE) - Water conservation notice has lifted for Hanapepe-Eleele. Customers may now resume normal water use. Mahalo to the Hanapepe-Eleele service areas for your water conservation efforts during the notice period. ### -- HANAPEPE - The Department of...

HANALEI - The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation notice for the Hanalei and Haena-Wainiha service areas due to power outages. Customers may experience low water pressure. Customers are advised to limit water use to essential...

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds its customers to prepare for possible water service impacts during severe weather. Natural disasters, such as high winds, flooding, and fallen trees, can damage water infrastructure or disrupt power to water sources,...

*This notice will remain active until the conservation notice is lifted. PRINCEVILLE – Princeville Utilities Co., Inc. (PUCI) has issued a water conservation notice for all customers. The request also includes Department of Water (DOW) customers located on a portion...

5 p.m. Aug. 19 UPDATE: DOW has completed the system upgrade work and all lanes have reopened near Kapahi Park, on a portion of Kaapuni Road near the intersection of Kaapuni Road, Kawaihau Road, and Kapahi Road. -- KAPAʻA -...

11:35 a.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. -- KAPAʻA – The Department of Water (DOW) has rescheduled a water service shutdown for emergency mainline repair work affecting portions of Wailua Homesteads. The shutdown will be on Wednesday, August...

KAPA‘A – A one‑lane southbound road closure is in effect on a portion of Kūhiō Highway between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, in the vicinity of Safeway and Ross Dress for Less. The Department of Water (DOW) is performing...

9:00 a.m. UPDATE: This has been canceled due to an urgent water service repair. An alternate date has not been scheduled at this time. We apologize for this unforeseen schedule change. -- KAPAʻA – The Department of Water (DOW) has...