HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR0829188AMAugust29DOWupdatepotablewateraccessavailabletoWainiharesidentsDepartment of
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News Release
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2018
Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information and Education Specialist
Office: (808) 245-5461
Mobile: (808) 755-5432
Email: ikaohelaulii(@kauaiwater.ore
8 A.M., August 29, DOW Update: Potable water access available in Wainiha,
water service outage on Powerhouse Road and conservation notice continues
for Wainiha residents
WAINIHA - The Department of Water (DOW) is providing access to potable water for Wainiha residents from
two hydrant connections fitted with faucets, located at the intersection of Powerhouse Road and Kuhi'o
Highway in Wainiha. Additionally, a trailer -mounted water tank containing potable water is also available to
residents and is stationed at the Hanalei Colony Resort's parking lot; located at 5-7130 Kuhi'6 Highway in
Hanalei. Customers should bring their own water containers to fill up.
DOW personnel have begun conducting water system assessments in Wainiha this morning. Initial
investigations confirmed that the water service outage is currently affecting customers located on Powerhouse
Road in Wainiha, however all Wainiha residents are asked to continue water conservation measures until
further notice.
An update will be provided as soon as new information becomes available. To monitor updates online, visit
www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.
To sign up for BlackBoard Connect CTY notification service, visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA or call the Kauai
Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.