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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 9, 2018
Media Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information and Education Specialist
Office: (808) 245-5461
Mobile: (808) 755-5432
Email: jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.org
4 P.M. UPDATE: Emergency water service shut down for a portion of
Kuamoo Road in Wailua, today May 9
(4 P.M. UPDATE) WAILUA- The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water service shutdown for
customers located on Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street, Paako Street, Molo Street, Iliki Street,
Alahele Street and Hie Street including a portion of Kuamoo Road, between Opaekaa Road and Paako
Street in Wailua. Water service was turned off to customers in the affected area at approximately 4
p.m. today, due to a recent 8-inch mainline break in the Kapaa system. Water services to the affected
area is expected to be unavailable for approximately 2 to 3 hours while DOW crews conduct emergency
repairs.
Additionally, a partial one -lane road closure with traffic control is in place along Kuamoo Road.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution and allow extra travel time while proceeding through the work
area.
An update will be announced as new information is received.
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Location: Affected area [highlighted in yellow]
includes customers located on Lihau Street.
Nuhoho Street, Paako Street, Aleo Street, Iliki
Street, Molo Street, Hie Street and Alahele
Street; including a porton of Kuamoo Road,
between Opaekaa Road and Paako Street in
Wail —
The affected area for the emergency water service shutdown in Wailua, is highlighted in yellow on the
map above.