Planned Līhuʻe Water Shutdown Jan. 14 Affects Residents, Businesses

The County of Kaua‘i Department of Water announced that it will turn off water service in a limited Līhuʻe area on Wednesday, Jan. 14, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. The planned outage will affect properties on Lalei Place and portions of Palai Street and Kaana Street. Customers in the affected area should expect either no water service or extremely low water pressure while crews perform the work.

Local residents and business operators will face immediate, practical impacts from the interruption. Households should store sufficient water in advance to cover drinking, cooking, basic hygiene and sanitation needs for the outages window. Businesses that depend on consistent municipal supply — including food service, personal care, laundromats and other water-dependent operations — will need to modify schedules or reduce services during the six-hour window. Property owners with irrigation or outdoor projects are advised to limit outdoor water use to conserve stored reserves.

The announcement emphasized that the shutdown is weather permitting, meaning the planned work could be postponed if conditions are unsafe or unfavorable. Customers seeking clarification or updates were directed to contact the Department of Water. Residents should monitor official county communications in the days before the planned outage for any changes to timing or scope.

Planned service interruptions like this highlight the operational challenges of maintaining municipal water infrastructure and the importance of advance notification for household preparedness and business continuity. Even a short disruption can strain small operations and vulnerable residents who rely on continuous water access. Preparing bottled or stored water, staggering business operations that require water, and notifying employees and customers of temporary service changes can reduce disruption.

For those directly affected, proactive steps in the hours leading up to the shutdown will be the most effective way to limit inconvenience. Confirm schedules, fill essential containers, and avoid nonessential water use the morning of the outage. The Department of Water will be the point of contact for timing changes and additional information.