TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026|No. 14295

Hawaii · Environment

Kauaʻi Issues Water Conservation Notice Ahead of Hurricane Lowell

The Department of Water on Kauaʻi has issued an immediate water conservation notice for all customers as Hurricane Lowell shifts eastward, urging residents to limit water usage to essential needs.

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Water conservation notice in effect for Kauaʻi

Monday, September 07, 2026 10:00 am

LIHUʻE – Effective immediately, the Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation notice for the island of Kauaʻi due to Hurricane Lowell’s eastward shift.

Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, including cooking, drinking, personal hygiene, laundry, and sanitation, to help avoid a full water service outage. Water conservation measures include turning off fixtures and equipment that automatically draw water, such as ice machines and irrigation systems.

In the event of a water service outage, do not operate appliances that require water, and do not allow water heaters to empty.

This notice will remain active until the conservation notice is lifted.

Updates will be posted at www.kauaiwater.org, or call Public Relations for update recordings at 808-245-5455.

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Kauaʻi residents are proactively responding to the potential impacts of Hurricane Lowell by implementing a crucial water conservation notice. This measure, issued by the Department of Water, empowers the community to safeguard their water supply by prioritizing essential uses like drinking, cooking, and sanitation. By voluntarily reducing non-essential water consumption, such as turning off irrigation systems and ice machines, residents are demonstrating a strong commitment to collective resilience. This forward-thinking approach ensures that vital water resources remain available for everyone, even in the face of challenging weather conditions, fostering a spirit of cooperation and preparedness across the island.

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The Department of Water (DOW) on Kauaʻi has issued a water conservation notice, effective immediately, due to the eastward shift of Hurricane Lowell. The notice advises all customers to limit their water use to essential needs, including cooking, drinking, personal hygiene, laundry, and sanitation. Measures suggested include turning off fixtures and equipment that automatically draw water, such as ice machines and irrigation systems. The DOW stated that this notice will remain active until it is officially lifted. Updates are available on the DOW website and via a recorded message.

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As Hurricane Lowell approaches, Kauaʻi is already facing critical water shortages, forcing the Department of Water to issue an immediate conservation notice. Residents are now restricted to using water only for the most basic necessities, a stark reminder of the island's vulnerability to external threats. The advisory to shut off non-essential water-drawing equipment like irrigation systems suggests that the water supply is already under significant strain. This notice, which will remain in effect indefinitely, highlights the potential for a complete water service outage, leaving the community scrambling to manage a scarce resource under duress.

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The Department of Water (DOW) on Kauaʻi has issued a water conservation notice, effective immediately, due to the eastward shift of Hurricane Lowell. The notice advises all customers to limit their water use to essential needs, including cooking, drinking, personal hygiene, laundry, and sanitation. Measures suggested include turning off fixtures and equipment that automatically draw water, such as ice machines and irrigation systems. The DOW stated that this notice will remain active until it is officially lifted. Updates are available on the DOW website and via a recorded message.

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