HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR09222020SupplementalwatersourcebackonlineforLihueKapaawatersystemMedia Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii
Information & Education Specialist
Phone: 808- 245-5461
Mobile: 808-755-5432
Email: jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.org
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News Release
For Immediate Release: September 22, 2020
Supplemental water source back online for Lihue-Kapa’a water system
LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) informs customers that the surface water treatment plant is
back online and will be supplementing water service to customers connected to the DOW’s Lihue-Kapa’a
water system beginning today. Water remains safe for consumption and is tested on a continuous
schedule regulated by the Department of Health’s Safe Drinking Water Branch. There are no advisories
or customer action required at this time.
The surface water treatment plant was taken offline by its operators on July 16, 2020 to conduct research,
after DOW received reports of a slight discoloration in the tap water. The research determined that the
slight discoloration was caused by the oxidation of naturally occurring manganese dissolved in the
water. It is not a health risk and does not affect drinking water quality. The plant has implemented
procedures to prevent the future formation of color in the treated water. Additionally, DOW has
confirmed that the water is clear and that the surface water treatment plant continues to produce
drinking water that meets safe drinking water standards.
DOW’s priority is to provide safe drinking water for its customers and it takes the necessary precautionary
measures to achieve this goal every day. Customers can be assured that all of DOW’s systems continue
to meet and/or exceed compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.
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