Emergency water service shutdown on portion of Rice Street due to mainline break

The county of Kaua‘i Department of Water will at 2 p.m. begin an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Rice Street in Līhu‘e, from Kalena Street to Ho’olako Street.

Water service will be turned off from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to conduct emergency mainline repairs, due to a recent 12-inch mainline break.

A partial lane closure with traffic control may be implemented along Rice Street, near Kalapaki Villas, to create a safe work zone for repairs, according to the water department.

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

• Store water to meet your needs until water service can be safely restored.
• Notify neighbors, family and friends of the water service shutdown.
• Those with faulty water heaters should ensure that water heaters do not empty during the shutdown.
• Businesses are advised to prepare accordingly for the temporary water service disruption.

The estimated timeline for repairs may be extended, if necessary to complete the mainline repairs.  An update will be provided if new information is received.

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