HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR031419WaterservicesrestoredtocustomersinKapaaPartialonelaneroadclosureremainsinplaceonKuamooRoadDepartment of
County of Kauai
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2019
Media Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information & Education Specialist
Phone: 808- 245-5461
Mobile: 808-755-5432
Email: jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.or
Water services restored to customers in Kapa'a
Partial one lane road closure remains in place on Kuamo'o Road in Kapa'a
(5:25 p.m.) KAPA'A — The Department of Water (DOW) has restored water services to all customers
located on a portion of Kuamo'o Road; from Pa'ako Street to Opaeka'a Road, including customers
located on Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street Pa'ako Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street, Alahele
Street and Hie Street in Kapa'a as of approximately 5:25 p.m. this evening. DOW crews have
completed the emergency repairs to the damaged 8-inch distribution line and customers may now
resume normal water use.
Motorists are advised that the partial one -lane road closure will remain in place along Kuamo'o
Road; between Pa'ako Street and Opaeka'a Road in Kapa'a for approximately 2 hours, as DOW crews
continue work on additional repairs. Motorists are advised to please proceed with caution near the
worksite and adhere to traffic control and speed limit signs in the area.
Customers are advised that when the water mainline is turned back on, air and or existing sediment
may become mixed into the water causing it to appear white or discolored, this is normal and if it
occurs, customers may flush water out from an outside hose bib until water is clear.
DOW thanks Kapa'a customers for their patience and cooperation during the emergency service
repairs.