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News Release
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2019
Media Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information & Education Specialist
Phone: 808- 245-5461
Mobile: 808-755-5432
Email: jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.or
11:45 a.m. DOW update - Water conservation request continues for DOW
customers, Water service outage reported for Kapahi area
LIHUE —Water conservation notice remains in place for all Department of Water (DOW) customers
until further notice. Customers are asked to continue water conservation measures in an effort
to maintain water services until electrical power, system repairs and well site functions can be
restored to normal.
Additionally, a water service outage has been reported in the Kapahi area due to an electrical power
outage affecting the well site and inaccessible road conditions. DOW crews are currently accessing
the affected well site on foot and are working with officials to restore services as soon as possible.
An update will be provided when new information becomes available.
Water conservation measures include limiting water use to essential uses only; such as cooking,
drinking and sanitation purposes.
As DOW officials continue water system assessments island wide, customers are reminded that
during and after severe weather conditions, DOW may shut off valves and isolate water tanks to
reduce the risk of damage, conduct emergency repairs or to prevent water loss. Customers are
advised to stay tuned to news reports, sign up for BlackBoard Connect CTY at
www.kauai.gov/KEMA and to monitor water service announcements online at
www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.
To report a water service emergency, please contact the Department of Water at 245-5444.
For more information call the Department of Water at 245-5461.