Overnight Water Shutdown in Poʻipū Road Affects Homes and Businesses

The Department of Water announced an overnight interruption of service affecting a stretch of Poʻipū Road, scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Dec. 16 and end at 5 a.m. on Dec. 17, weather permitting. The interruption will affect customers along Poʻipū Road from the intersection with Waikomo Road through the address of 3101 Poʻipū Road. The timing is aimed at limiting daytime disruption, but residents and local businesses should plan now for the outage.

Households and commercial establishments in the area are advised to store sufficient water for essential needs during the shutdown. The county guidance asks residents to notify neighbors, tenants and employees so no one is caught unaware, and to take precautions with appliances and water heaters to avoid damage when service stops and resumes. Those precautions may help prevent costly repairs and reduce the risk of flooding when pressure is restored.

The shutdown will affect a mix of residential properties, local businesses and visitor accommodations in Poʻipū. For restaurants, hotels and vacation rentals in the affected block, the overnight timing may reduce impact on daily operations but could affect late evening cleaning and facility maintenance. Residents who rely on medical equipment that needs water should make arrangements immediately. Small businesses that operate late hours should review supply and sanitation plans for the affected window.

For updates and additional information, the Department of Water advises customers to call the DOW number or check the Department of Water announcements page and the County of Kaua‘i news page. Because the work is weather dependent, timeframes could change. Planning ahead, sharing information with neighbors and safeguarding appliances and water heaters will help local households and businesses minimize inconvenience and potential damage during the temporary outage.