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5:10 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. DOW crews were able to complete the repairs with minimal disruption to service. -- 4:15 p.m. 07-04-2026 HANAMAULU - Emergency water service shutdown on a section of Hoohana Street, from Laulima...

8:40 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo. -- 6:10 p.m. 07-01-2026 KALĀHEO - Emergency water service shutdown on a section of Wawae Road, from Wawae Place to Kaumualii Highway, for approximately 3 hours. DOW crews are repairing...

10:10 a.m. (UPDATE) - Water service is restored. DOW crews are currently flushing the system. Mahalo.--9:10 a.m. 06-30-2026 ANAHOLA - Emergency water service shutdown affecting Anahola Beach Park, for approximately 2 hours. DOW crews are repairing a leak.

10:45 a.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo for your patience.--9:15 a.m. 06-30-2026 KOLOA - Emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Poipu Road, for approximately 2 hours. DOW crews are repairing a service lateral.

LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) announces its availability of the annual 2026 Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report covers the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. DOW’s...

LĪHUʻE - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an initial upgrade to its phone system. On Monday, June 29, 2026, DOW’s telephone service will be temporarily unavailable between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. All other DOW services will otherwise continue...

11:45 a.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. DOW crews are currently flushing the system. Mahalo -- 10:30 a.m. 06-25-2026 KAPA'A (Wailua Homesteads) - Emergency water service shutdown on Haaheo Place, for approximately 3 hours. DOW crews are repairing...

2:05 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo. -- 11:50 a.m. 06-18-2026 KALĀHEO - Emergency water service shutdown on Lani Ikena Place, for approximately 3 hours. DOW crews are repairing the mainline.

10:05 a.m. (FINAL UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. DOW crews are currently flushing the system through an open hydrant, followed by road repair work. To report a water service outage, after business hours, call Police Dispatch at 808-241-1711....