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9:55 p.m. 03-27-2026 KAPA'A - A hydrant was struck on Kaapuni Road near the Kapa'a Middle School. DOW crews have been dispatched.

1:30 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored.--- 12:00 p.m. - Emergency water service shutdown on ʻŪlili Road and ʻAkialoa Road, from ʻŪlili Road to ʻElepaio Road, for approximately 3 hours due to a main line break.

11:25 a.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored.-- 10:15 a.m. 03-24-2026 HANAPĒPĒ - Emergency water service shutdown on Lokokai Road, includes Salt Pond Road and the restrooms at Salt Pond Beach, for approximately 3 hours. DOW crews are repairing...

03-25-2026 (UPDATE) - This has been resolved, and water pressure has been restored. Mahalo. -- ANAHOLA – The Department of Water (DOW) is aware that customers on Hui Road and Kalalea View Drive are experiencing intermittently low water pressure due...

LĪHUʻE — The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) invites residents to a series of community meetings to discuss capital infrastructure needs and associated proposed water rate increases. These sessions will highlight findings from our recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation...

8:10 a.m. 03-23-2026 KŌLOA - Report received of a struck standpipe on Kōloa Road. DOW crews have been dispatched.

5:20 p.m. (FINAL UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo. -- 4:30 p.m. (UPDATE) - DOW crews continue to troubleshoot an issue of no water service on Hui Road, for approximately 3 to 4 more hours, and are currently...

2:50 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. -- 2:00 p.m. - Emergency water service shutdown on Kuhio Highway, from Anae Road to Waipā Foundation, for ~1 hour due to a break in the main line.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) and contractor Koga Engineering & Construction Inc. held a blessing ceremony on Monday, March 16, for the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.  This $3.1 million project will upgrade the water main infrastructure to...