Residents along Po'ohiwi Road will need to brace themselves for a brief interruption in their water service; this inconvenience is courtesy of a necessary waterline overhaul slated for the morning of August 28. The Department of Water and contractor, Hawaiian Dredging Construction, Inc., are forecasting a water service shutdown, expected to span approximately two hours, kicking off around 9 a.m. and concluding, if the skies don't disagree, by 11 a.m, as reported by the County of Kaua'i.
As per the guidelines issued by the Department of Water, households impacted by the stoppage are encouraged to store ample water prior to service discontinuation, additionally the department urges residents to pass on the information regarding the service interruption to neighbors, family, and anyone prone to be affected. In particular, those situated within the grip of Po'ohiwi Road are strongly advised to ensure their water heaters are adequately prepared to withstand the temporary shutdown, lest they are confronted with the unexpected absence of hot water post-service resumption.
This heads-up takes its place in a series of notifications dispatched via the County of Kaua'i Alerts, ensuring that those who find their daily ebb and flow intertwined with the fate of their faucets stay informed. Should there be any further developments or if the weather gods tilt the scales one way or another, updates will be disseminated promptly.
Those seeking to indulge in the real-time play-by-play of the water service's operational status can find updates with immaculate regularity on the Department of Water's official Facebook page, a modern-day oasis for the most current information. According to the announcement posted on the County of Kaua'i website, residents can keep a virtual eye on developments as they unfold and ensure they remain in the loop with the latest and most accurate updates.
