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NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER, COUNTY OF KAUA`I
MEDIA CONTACT: JONELL KAOHELAULI’I, INFORMATION & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
808-245-5461| PUBLICRELATIONS@KAUAIWATER.ORG | FACEBOOK: @KAUAIDOW
For immediate release:
May 9, 2023
DOW’s 2023 Water Quality Reports now available
Period covered – Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022
LIHUE – The Department of Water’s (DOW) 2023 Water Quality Reports, covering the period of Jan. 1,
2022, to Dec. 31, 2022, are now available on the DOW’s website at www.kauaiwater.org.
In accordance with The Safe Drinking Water Act, DOW produces and provides its customers with an
annual water quality report by July 1. This year, the release of the water quality reports coincides with
the start of National Drinking Water Week, celebrated May 8-12, 2023, by the American Water Works
Association (AWWA), DOW and water utilities around the country to recognize the vital role tap water
plays in everyday life, the infrastructure that delivers water to communities and the important work
of water professionals behind-the-scenes.
“We are pleased to publish the comprehensive and data-driven water quality reports and show our
commitment to delivering high-quality water service to our more than 24,000 customers,” said Joe
Tait, DOW’s Manager and Chief Engineer. “Throughout the year, our personnel perform a significant
volume of work designing capital projects, operating and maintaining infrastructure, managing
customer service functions, and conducting water sampling on a continuous schedule to provide an
important service for public health, fire protection and to support our quality of life. It is an honor to
celebrate our water professionals during Drinking Water Week and every day.”
DOW’s water quality reports contain information on Kaua`i’s water sources, results of water analyses,
compliance with drinking water rules, and other educational materials. Water is tested regularly through
the State Department of Health and DOW’s certified laboratories. DOW’s drinking water meets all the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) guidelines for safe drinking water and any contaminants found
were well below the levels allowed by the EPA.
The DOW’s annual Water Quality Reports are issued electronically unless a paper copy is requested.
Customers also receive a direct link to their specific report noted on their monthly billing statement and
those who have requested annual paper copies in the past will be automatically mailed a paper copy
again this year. To request a paper copy of a water quality report or to be removed from the annual
report mailing list, please contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5455.
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