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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR082318130PMAugust23DOWUpdateWaterconservationnoticeissuedforallcustomersDepartment oAofaual Water has no substitute... Conserve it! News Release For Immediate Release: August 23, 2018 Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii Information and Education Specialist Office: (808) 245-5461 Mobile: (808) 755-5432 Email: ikaohelaulii(@kauaiwater.ore 1:30 P.M., August 23, DOW Update: Water conservation notice issued for all customers LIHUE —The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an island -wide water conservation notice for all customers effective immediately as a precautionary measure to conserve water storage supply due to the expected severe weather conditions. Customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only; such as drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes, until further notice. DOW intends to maintain water services to all customers island -wide; including services to the remaining portion of the Haena-Wainiha system during the expected storm. However, residents are reminded that severe weather conditions; such as strong winds and flooding, can cause power outages and unforeseen damages to water system facilities that may affect water services to customers during and after a storm event. If this occurs, DOW personnel will conduct damage assessment and repairs to restore water services to customers as soon as it is safe to access the affected sites. DOW currently has one water service shutdown affecting customers located on a portion of Kuhio Highway in Haena; between the Manoa Stream and Ke'e Beach which began at approximately 10 a.m. this morning and will remain in effect until further notice, due to the weather conditions affecting the system in the area. As DOW continues to monitor weather conditions and assess water facility sites, officials would like to remind all residents to stay tuned to news reports and sign-up for the county's BlackBoard Connect CTY notification service in order to receive up-to-date, accurate information regarding water service announcements and weather emergency notices. To view official DOW water service announcements and updates online, visit the County of Kauai's website at www.kauai.gov/press-releases or follow the Kauai Department of Water on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW. To sign up for BlackBoard Connect CTY notification service, visit www.kauai.gov or call the Kauai Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.