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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.

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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.

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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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Water conservation request issued in Anini, Kalihiwai, Princeville

Published on August 12, 2024

PRINCEVILLE – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for its customers located on Anini Road, Kalihiwai Valley Estates and a portion of Kuhio Highway; near Hanalei Plantation Road, in Princeville, until further notice in cooperation of a precautionary measure implemented by Princeville Utilities Co., Inc. (PUCI).

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DOW office to open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13

Published on August 06, 2024

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) office will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, to accommodate a department staff training. Normal business hours will resume on Wed. Aug. 14.

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Water shutdown scheduled at Royal Sonesta Kaua`i Resort on July 24

Published on July 17, 2024

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) and the Royal Sonesta Kaua`i Resort is coordinating a water service shutdown on the resort property on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, for approximately 2 to 3 hours, beginning at 11 p.m. The Royal Sonesta will be conducting work to replace a backflow preventor on property.

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Water conservation request continues in Omao-Koloa

Published on July 16, 2024

KOLOA - The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers located in Omao and Koloa to continue water conservation efforts until further notice. Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as cooking, drinking and sanitation needs.

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Water service shutdown on Alapaki Road on July 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p

Published on July 02, 2024

KAPA'A - The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water service shutdown on Alapaki Road, tomorrow, July 3, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting to allow contractor, Hawaii Pacific Trenchless, Inc. to tie-in a new waterline to the existing system.

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Water service shutdown for a portion of Aliomanu Rd and Kukuna Rd

Published on June 15, 2024

ANAHOLA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a scheduled water service shutdown on a portion of Aliomanu Road and Kukuna Road on June 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

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DOW announces complimentary tap water sampling for customers

Published on June 10, 2024

LIHUE – In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (2021), the Department of Water (DOW), in partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH), is conducting a complimentary household tap water sampling program. Tap water will be collected and analyzed from customers’ homes, at no cost to the customers.

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Press Releases

DOW’s outreach and education program wins 2024 Excellence Award

DOW hosts 19th Make a Splash water education festival

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

Water conservation request issued in Anini, Kalihiwai, Princeville

DOW office to open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13

Water shutdown scheduled at Royal Sonesta Kaua`i Resort on July 24

Water conservation request continues in Omao-Koloa

Water service shutdown on Alapaki Road on July 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p

Water service shutdown for a portion of Aliomanu Rd and Kukuna Rd

DOW announces complimentary tap water sampling for customers

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