Water Shut Off Today Around Kuamo’o Road

An emergency water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Kuamo’o Road from Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street will happen today, the Department of Water announced.

The affected area includes: Iliki Street, Hie Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street, Lihau Street, Pa’ako Street, Kuhoho Street and Aleo Street. Water service will be turned off from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to conduct urgent repairs to a recent 8-inch mainline break.

Additionally, a one-lane road closure with flagger personnel will be in place on Kuamo’o Road during the repairs.

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

• Store water to meet your needs until service can be restored.
• Notify neighbors, family and friends of the water service shutdown.
• Those with faulty water heaters should ensure their water heater does not empty during the shutdown.
• Monitor updates on the water service shutdown online at www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.

For more information, call the Department of Water at 245-5461.