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THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4154
Fax (808) 241-6604
Update on sewage spill reported in Hanamāʻulu; no discharge into
Hanamāʻulu Stream
HANAMĀʻULU – County officials are providing an update on the sewage spill that
occurred in Hanamāʻulu last night at the intersection of Hanamāʻulu Road and Anai Street. Initial
reports stated that the wastewater spill of approximately 15,000 gallons reached Hanamāʻulu
Stream. This was assumed based on the topography where the wastewater spill occurred and
quick approximations of the wastewater flows at that time.
However, after the wastewater spill was stopped and a visual inspection could be
performed to track the extent of the wastewater spill, it was confirmed that the wastewater spill
did not reach Hanamāʻulu Stream. Additionally, it was determined that 4,000 gallons spilled
instead of the initial estimate of 15,000 gallons.
A contractor is currently onsite and is working to repair the broken sewer line. Until the
repair is made, continuous sewer bypassing will need to be performed. County officials are
asking the public to avoid this area if possible.
State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Health officials have been updated on the spill.
Anyone with questions can contact Jason Kagimoto with the Department of Public
Works at 241-4083 or via email at jkagimoto@kauai.gov.
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