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12:35 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. --- 11:45 a.m. - Water service shutdown on Kulea Place for approximately 1 hour to allow DOW crews to perform water line repairs.

1:15 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored.--- 11:15 a.m. - Emergency water service shutdown on Papau Place for ~3 hours due to break in main water line.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) and contractor Koga Engineering & Construction Inc., will conduct road work on Weke Road in Hanalei, from ‘Anae Road to Mālolo Road, March 23 to June 30, 2026.  Work will take place on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.  The road work is necessary for the installation of a water line on...

2:55 p.m. (FINAL UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. ⚠️🦺 Caution: A partial lane closure on a portion of Kuamoo Road between Hie Street and Paako Street remains in effect until road repair work has been completed. Please slow...

LĪHUʻE –The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program, announces Fix a Leak Week from March 16 to 22, 2026. To support the campaign, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has issued a...

12:10 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo -- 11:15 a.m. 03-12-2026 KAPA'A - Emergency water service shutdown on Leho Drive for approximately 3 hours. Lydgate Park and restrooms will be affected. DOW crews are repairing the mainline....

LĪHUʻE - The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) reminds and invites the community to attend a public meeting tonight to discuss capital infrastructure needs and associated proposed water rate increases.  Join DOW this evening, Wednesday, March 11, from 5-7 p.m....

3:15 p.m. (FINAL UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. ⚠️🦺Caution, a partial one‑lane closure with alternating traffic control is in effect on Aliomanu Road while crews complete road repairs. Mahalo -- 1:00 p.m. ANAHOLA (UPDATE) - Kalalea View Drive...

5:30 p.m. (UPDATE) - This has been resolved. -- 10:45 a.m. 03-11-2026 HANALEI - Reports of a hit hydrant on Weke Road have been received. DOW crews have been dispatched. Affected customers in the area may experience low water pressure,...