Water Shutdown Set For Wailua Homesteads

The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of a scheduled water service shutdown on a portion of Opaeka`a Road between Pulana Street and Pu`upilo Road in Wailua Homesteads. Water service will be turned off on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, in order to connect a new 6-inch water line to the existing water system.   

Customers located in the affected service area are advised to prepare for the service shutdown by taking the following steps:

• Store enough water to meet your needs during the shutdown.
• Notify family, friends, tenants, and neighbors that may be affected by the service shutdown.
• Those with faulty water heaters should ensure that water heaters do not empty during the shutdown.
• Businesses should plan appropriately prior to and during a service shutdown.
• To monitor service updates online, visit www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.

For more information, call the Department of Water at 808-245-5455.