Residents of Wailua Homesteads, please mark your calendars for an upcoming disruption to your water service. As reported by the County of Kauai's official press release, the Department of Water is set to undertake mainline repairs that will necessitate a temporary shutdown impacting several areas. Affected streets include Opaekaa Road, parts of Puupilo Road, Puupilo Place, Pulama Road, Makana Road, a portion of Poo Road, and all connected branches.
The planned interruption is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., if weather permits. Customers in these areas can expect water service to be either completely unavailable or to experience significantly lowered pressure. To help those in need, a water buffalo for potable water will anchor itself near 6391 Puupilo Road, provided residents bring their own containers, as reported by the County of Kauai.
In preparation for this water service hiatus, customers should store a sufficient amount of water beforehand, inform those likely to be impacted such as friends or tenants, and take precautionary measures to ensure water heaters do not drain. The Department of Water advises against using appliances that depend on a water connection during this period. To stay informed on any updates, visit the Department of Water's website.
Traffic flow will also take a hit due to a partial lane closure at the Olohena Road and Puupilo Road intersection; the site where flaggers, working near the scene, will assist drivers. Those navigating this area are encouraged to heed all traffic controls and signals that are in place. Motorists must proceed with care and keep an eye out for any guidance from on-site traffic control personnel, as detailed by the County of Kauai.
For additional inquiries regarding the water service shutdown, the Department of Water can be reached at 808-245-5455 or via email at [email protected]. Be sure to take all necessary steps to mitigate the effect of the service interruption on your day-to-day activities.
