HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR022418WastewaterBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA`I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
Wastewater spill on Kuhio Highway near Ala Road intersection in Waipouli
WAIPOULI — The public is advised of a wastewater spill that occurred around 9:45 a.m.
Saturday on Kuhio Highway, near the Ala Road intersection in Waipouli.
The spill occurred due to a failed valve and resulted in the overflow of approximately 400
gallons of wastewater.
The Wastewater Management Division has cleaned up the spill and will continue to
monitor the area until the valve can be replaced. Officials are asking the public to avoid this area
if possible.
Motorists should drive with caution, expect delays and adjust their travel times as
needed.
Anyone with questions can contact Jason Kagimoto with the Department of Public
Works at 241-4083 or via email at jkagimoto(a�kauai.gov.