The Department of Water will shut down water service to the Līhuʻe Townhouse, 4156 Rice St., so crews can replace a 3-inch gate valve, existing pipe, and a 3-inch meter.
During the shutdown, customers in the affected area are advised to prepare by taking the following steps:
- Store enough water to meet your needs until water service is restored.
- Notify family, friends, tenants, and neighbors.
- Ensure water heaters do not empty, especially if they are faulty.
- Avoid using appliances that require water.
The water service shutdown is set for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, weather permitting. The Līhuʻe Townhouse maintenance department has been notified directly by Department of Water crews.
For updates, visit the Department of Water website.
The shutdown is scheduled during Fix a Leak Week, part of a campaign from a partnership between the Kauaʻi Department of Water and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.
On Monday, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issued a proclamation encouraging residents to use water responsibly and regularly check and promptly repair any leaks in their water fixtures.
“The stewardship of our water resources is an essential component of effective water management,” said Joe Tait, manager and chief engineer with the Department of Water. “However, millions of gallons of water are wasted every day through household and commercial leaks in irrigation, toilets, cooling systems, and other water fixtures.”
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household wastes more than 9,300 gallons of water each year due to leaks, often found in faucets, toilets, and valves.
These leaks are typically easy and inexpensive to fix and pay for themselves in water savings. Correcting household water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their monthly water bills.
A common leak is found in toilet flappers that have become worn out and is often silent. This leak is responsible for thousands of gallons of water wasted per year, and replacing a toilet flapper is quick and easy.
In support of the Department of Water’s objectives to promote the importance of water conservation, free leak detection tablets are available at the department’s business office at 4398 Pua Loke St. in Līhuʻe.
The tablets are also available at M. Tanaka Store, Ferguson Plumbing, and Hardware Hawaiʻi on Kauaʻi.
For more information on Fix a Leak Week, contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5455 or email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org.
