HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR031221DPW2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Sewage spill reported at Lihue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP);
Discharge into Kalapaki Bay
LĪHUʻE – The public is advised of a wastewater spill at the Līhuʻe WWTP. The spill occurred
around 12:45 p.m. as a result of heavy rains in the Līhuʻe area. County officials estimate that
approximately 200 gallons of secondary treated wastewater spilled and flowed into a drainage channel
that runs through the neighboring golf course and into Kalapaki Bay. Golf course officials have been
notified. Signs are being posted at the river mouth at Kalapaki Bay.
County officials are asking the public to avoid this area if possible.
State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Health officials have been notified about 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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