Immediate water conservation request issued for Hanalei and ‘Anini areas until further notice

6:30 p.m. HANALEI AND KILAUEA – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation notice to customers in Hanalei and ‘Anini areas until further notice, due to a mechanical failure on the water system’s pump station.  Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only to avoid a water service outage.  

Water conservation measures include turning off appliances and fixtures that automatically draw water such as ice machines and irrigations systems, limiting water use to sanitation needs, cooking or drinking and refraining from recreational water uses. 

An update will be provided when new information is received.  To monitor DOW service updates online, visit www.kauaiwater.org or www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW.