HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR082918930AMAug29DOWUpdatesWaterserviceshutdownonAnanaluRoadAnahuluRoadandaportionofKuhi`oHighwayinWainihaDepartment 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
9:30 a.m., August 29, DOW Updates: Water service shutdown on Ananalu
Road, Anahulu Road and a portion of Kuhi`o Highway in Wainiha, water
services restored to customers on Powerhouse Road
WAINIHA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown for customers
located on Anahulu Road, Ananalu Road and a portion of Kuhi'o Highway; between Ananalu Road and
Powerhouse Road in Wainiha for 2 to 3 hours and began at approximately 9 a.m. today. DOW crews are
conducting repairs to a mainline break in the system and have isolated the leak to minimize water service
disruption for customers, therefore, services to some customers in the area may not be affected during the
shutdown.
Water services have been restored to all customers on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha as of approximately 9
a.m. this morning.
After repairs are completed and water is returned to the mainline, DOW crews will conduct the necessary
flushing of the system. During the flushing, customers may experience low water pressure. Additionally, when
the water main is turned back on air and or existing sediment may be mixed into the water causing it to appear
white or milky at the tap. This is normal, and if it occurs, customers may flush out water from an outside hose
bib until water is clear.
Access to potable water from two hydrant connections fitted with faucets, located at the intersection of
Powerhouse Road and Kuhi'o Highway in Wainiha will remain in place for residents. A trailer -mounted water
tank containing potable water is also available and is stationed at the Hanalei Colony Resort's parking lot;
located at 5-7130 Kuhi'o Highway in Hanalei. Customers should bring their own containers to fill.
Water conservation notice continues for all Wainiha residents until further notice in order to avoid a full water
outage. DOW is monitoring water tank levels during the repairs and will announce when the conservation
notice is lifted.
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.kauaigov/KEMA/KEMA or call the Kauai
Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.