Water & Wastewater

Water access, availability and quality are major concerns on the Big Island of Hawaii. From runoff and flooding to contamination and over-consumption, we face many water issues that require action. Please see the information below to learn more about this precious resource and what is happening.

To join the GAC Committee to work on this issue, email the WHAR Office at admin@westhawaiirealtors.com

Kona Floodway Map/North Kona Flood Corridors

Virtual Town Hall: West Hawai'i Island Cesspool Solutions with WAI

Recording

Slides

Accessibility

Dry areas

Infrastructure for new builds

Aging existing infrastructure

Availability

Aquifers

Pumping practices

Over-consumption

Reclamation and Reuse

Quality

Stormwater Runoff (CWRM)

Contamination (seawater, bacteria)

Drainage (development and earthquake damage)

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