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4:20 p.m., Nov. 20, Refuse Transfer Stations Update

Published on November 20, 2024

Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 4:20 p.m., Nov. 20.

Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kekaha Nov. 25 to Nov. 27

Published on November 20, 2024

KEKAHA – The Department of Public Works and its contractor, Maui Kupono Builders, are announcing a one-lane closure for a portions of Kekaha Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Public Works, Gay & Robinson honored for Wildfire response

Published on November 20, 2024

LĪHU‘E — At Tuesday’s Fire Commission meeting, the Kaua‘i Fire Department honored crews with the Department of Public Works and Gay & Robinson, Inc., for their response to the Hanapēpē-Kaumakani and Kōke‘e wildfires this summer.

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DOW’s outreach and education program wins 2024 Excellence Award

Published on October 02, 2024

LIHUE – For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Department of Water, County of Kaua`i (DOW) with the WaterSense Excellence Award for Excellence in Outreach and Education, recognizing the utility’s commitment to go above and beyond to help consumers become more water efficient. EPA presented the 2024 national awards during a ceremony.

DOW hosts 19th Make a Splash water education festival

Published on September 20, 2024

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) coordinated its 19th Make a Splash with Project WET festival, hosting its largest student outreach ever, welcoming 787 fifth grade students at the Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field on Friday, September 20, 2024.

DOW website currently unavailable (updated: Kauaiwater.org is online)

Published on September 16, 2024

LIHUE – The Department of Water's (DOW) website, kauaiwater.org is back online after an internal update was completed by the website service provider. Website links and the Customer Account Portal are now available.

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