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NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER, COUNTY OF KAUA`I
MEDIA CONTACT: JONELL KAOHELAULI’I, INFORMATION & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
245-5461| PUBLICRELATIONS@KAUAIWATER.ORG | FACEBOOK: @KAUAIDOW
For immediate release:
January 29, 2023
Emergency water service shutdown and partial lane closure
on Kūhi‘ō Highway in Kapa’a
KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on Kuhio
Highway; between the north intersection of Aleka Loop and Kuhio Highway, to the Waipouli Bridge
and includes Pouli Road and Kamoa Road in Kapa’a. Water service is being turned off for 5 to 6 hours,
beginning at approximately 9 p.m. this evening, due to a recent main line break in the area.
Additionally, a partial lane closure on Kuhio Highway; between Aleka Loop and the Waipouli Bridge will
be in place to create a safe work zone and conduct repairs to the water main line. Motorists will be
directed to merge onto a single lane to continue traffic flow in the area.
The affected water service area includes customers located along a portion of Kuhio highway; between
the northern intersection of Aleka Loop to the Waipouli Bridge, Pouli Road, Kamoa Road and includes
the Waipouli Town Center. Customers are advised to prepare for the shutdown by taking the following
steps:
Customers in the affected service area may prepare for the water service shutdown by taking the
following steps:
• Store water to meet their needs until service can be safely restored.
• Notify neighbors, family and friends about the service shutdown.
• Those with faulty water heaters should ensure that their water heaters do not empty during
the service shutdown.
An update will be provided if new information is received.
To monitor water service announcements online, please visit www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.
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