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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 18, 2019
Media Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information & Education Specialist
Phone: 808- 245-5461
Mobile: 808-755-5432
Email: jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.or
Water service shutdown reminder for Hanapepe area on March 19
HANAPEPE —The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of the scheduled water service shutdown
for customers located on a portion of Puolo Road; from Hanapepe Road to Kaumuali'i Highway, including
some customers located near the intersection of Puolo Road and Kaumuali'i Highway in Hanapepe. The
water service shutdown will also include the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Kaumuali'i
Highway and Iona Road in Hanapepe. Water service will be turned off on Tuesday, March 19th from 9 p.m.
to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, March. 20th, weather permitting, in order to tie-in a temporary 12-inch waterline
to the existing system, as part of the Hanapepe-Ele'ele Water Systems Improvements Project.
Customers located in the affected area are advised to prepare for the overnight service shutdown by taking
the following steps:
• Store enough water to meet your needs during the shutdown.
• Notify family, friends, tenants and neighbors that may be affected by the service shutdown.
• Those with faulty water heaters should ensure that water heaters do not empty during the
shutdown.
• Businesses should plan appropriately prior to and during a service shutdown.
• Customers are advised that when the water main is turned back on after a shutdown, air and or
existing sediment may be 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.
• To monitor water service updates online, visit www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.
A trailer -mounted water tank containing potable water will be available for customers and will be located
near intersection of Puolo Road and Kaumuali'i Highway in Hanapepe. Customers are asked to bring their
own containers to fill up.
To receive water service announcements and emergency weather notifications by phone, text or email,
sign for up the County's notification service via BlackBoard Connect CTY at www.kauai.gov/KEMA or call
DOW at 245-5455.
For more information, please call the Department of Water at 245-5461.
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Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for
Hanapepe area
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, March 19th at p.m. to
Wednesday, March 20th at 5 a.m.
Service Location:
Affected service area is highlighted in yellow on the map
below and includes customers located on a portion of P u o I o
Road; from Hanapepe Road to Kau muali'i Highway, including
select customers at the intersection of Puofo Road and
Kaumuali'i Highway in Hanapepe. The affected area will also
include the Shell gas station located at the intersection of
Iona Road and Kaumuali'i Highway.
* = approximate location of trailer -mounted water tank.
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The affected service area in Hanapepe is highlighted in yellow on the map above.