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12:30 p.m. 10-05-2026 KEKAHA - Emergency water service shutdown on Kaniaulono Place until approximately 3 p.m. DOW crews are repairing the mainline.

6:55 p.m. 10-04-2026 - DOW crews are responding to a leak on Manamana Road. An emergency water service shutdown may occur at any time to begin repair work. Once water service is turned off, a routine service lateral repair can…

7:40 p.m. (FINAL UPDATE) - Water service has been restored. Mahalo. -- 6:15 p.m. (UPDATE) - Emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Ulupua Street until approximately 8 p.m. DOW crews are repairing the mainline. -- 5:30 p.m. A…

Emergency water service shutdown on Makamaka Street until approximately 4 p.m.  DOW crews are repairing the mainline.  Mahalo. 

LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Department of Water (DOW) successfully hosted the 21st Annual Make A Splash Project WET learning experience at Isenberg Park, bringing together and inspiring approximately 721 fifth-grade students and over 200 volunteers for a day dedicated to…

1:30 p.m. (UPDATE) - Water service has been restored.--12:25 p.m. 09-29-2026 KŌLOA - Emergency water service shutdown on a section of Poipu Road, between Paanau Road to Blake Lane until approximately 2:30 p.m. A contractor has struck a water line.

Emergency water service shutdown on Melia Street until approximately 4 p.m. DOW Crews are repairing the mainline.

KAUA’I - The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation notice for the Haʻena-Wainiha Water System service area, on Friday, September 25, 2026.  Customers in the Haʻena-Wainiha Water System service area may now resume normal water use. Water Conservation…

9:40 a.m. 09-25-2026 LIHUE - Emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Niumalu Road. Water is estimated to be restored by approximately 11:30 a.m.