Poʻipū residents and visitors along Lāwaʻi Road are in for a late-night dry spell, with Kauaʻi Department of Water crews scheduling an emergency overnight shutdown of water service starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday to repair a leak on a main water line. The outage is expected to hit customers on the ocean side of the road between The Beach House Restaurant and Hoona Road and could last roughly three to four hours while crews tackle the repair. Drivers in the area should be ready for tight conditions and possible lane shifts near the work zone.
Per County of Kauaʻi, the Department of Water said nearby businesses, including The Beach House and Kuhio Shores, have been notified, and crews may launch the emergency shutdown earlier if the leak worsens. The county listed the 9:30 p.m. start time and confirmed that the work targets the mainline along the ocean side of Lāwaʻi Road.
Report leaks and get updates
According to the Kauaʻi Department of Water's service-outages page, customers should report leaks during business hours by calling 808-245-5444. After hours, calls are routed through police dispatch at 808-241-1711 to reach on-call crews. The department notes that updates on repairs and service restoration will appear on its outage page and social channels as work progresses.
Where the outage will hit and what drivers should expect
The shutdown will affect a stretch of Lāwaʻi Road from The Beach House Restaurant to Hoona Road, hitting homes and businesses on the ocean side, County of Kauaʻi said. Motorists are urged to slow down, follow flaggers or posted traffic controls, and prepare for possible lane shifts on the already narrow roadway while crews are on site.
After the repair: water quality and flushing
The Kauaʻi Department of Water advises that water may look cloudy or discolored once service comes back, as air and sediments move through the lines. The agency recommends running faucets or an outside hose for a few minutes to help clear the system. If customers still see low pressure or discoloration after that, they are asked to call the troubleshooting line at 808-245-5444 for help, in line with DOW guidance.
County officials say they will post updates if the repair timeline changes, so residents and businesses along the south shore should plan for reduced or no water service during the work window. If you notice a separate leak or any immediate safety hazard, use the phone numbers above so the Department of Water can respond.
