Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Wailua Homesteads January 15

The Kaua‘i Department of Water has scheduled a temporary shutdown of water service in parts of the Wailua Homesteads area for mainline repairs on Thursday, January 15, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Work will require a temporary interruption of service and lane control in the immediate work area while crews complete the repairs.

The shutdown will affect portions of Opaekaa Road, portions of Puupilo Road, Puupilo Place, Pulama Road, Makana Road, a portion of Poo Road, and all branching roads off those segments. Customers in those areas should expect either no water service or significantly reduced pressure during the stated work window.

Planned outages are disruptive but are undertaken to preserve long-term system reliability. Repairing a damaged mainline can prevent more extensive unplanned outages, reduce the risk of water contamination from breaks, and limit longer-term lane closures and traffic impacts. At the same time, even brief interruptions can affect daily routines and operations for households and small businesses, including cooking, sanitation, medical needs, and any services that rely on consistent water pressure.

Residents and businesses in the affected area are advised to prepare for the shutdown by storing an adequate supply of potable water for drinking and basic needs and by planning around limited or low pressure during the work hours. Property owners who rely on medical equipment or have special water needs should make arrangements in advance. Motorists should anticipate lane control near the repair site and use alternate routes where practical to avoid delays.

The Department of Water has directed customers to follow DOW communications channels and county alerts for up-to-date service announcements and any changes due to weather. Because the work is weather dependent, the schedule may shift; residents should monitor alerts closely in the days and hours leading up to the repair.

Planned maintenance like this is a routine but essential part of managing the county water system. Keeping residents informed in advance, minimizing disruption where possible, and restoring full service promptly are key measures by which utility managers and local officials can be held accountable. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Department of Water through its usual communications channels and to enroll in county alert systems for real-time updates.