Hawaii Rural Water Association

10/19/2026

💧 Think your system has the best tasting water in Hawai'i?
🆚 Enter the Water Taste Test Competition November 18 at the HRWA Technical and Training Conference!

🏆 The lucky winner will receive round trip + hotel for one to Washington DC to compete in the the national 'Great American Water Taste Test' in Feb 2027. Trophies will also be awarded to first, second, and third place.

🚰 All Public Water Systems (PWS) in Hawai'i are eligible to participate! The PWS must be recognized by the primacy agency, have its own wells, and must not purchase its water from another system.

🥂 A panel of taste testers will judge all water samples based on clarity, taste, and odor.

🌐 Scan the QR code in the 3rd pic for details. See you there!

10/15/2026

October 15 is . What would you do if you had no water for 24 hours? In this video, we go through some everyday activities that simply wouldn't be possible without water. 🩷

Homes, hospitals, schools - life as we know it wouldn't exist if water was taken out of the equation. It's essential that we protect clean and safe water for our present and future. Join us today in recognizing the water advocates who keep the taps flowing and our systems resilient. 💧💪🔧

Mahalo to The Value of Water for the amazing resources and for leading this important campaign. 🙏

10/12/2026

⛳ HRWA Apprenticeship Fundraiser Golf Tournament - Registration Open!

Join us Monday, November 16, for our pre-conference golf tournament - a friendly day on the links.
💧🔧 100% of tournament proceeds benefit the HRWA apprenticeship program, which helps train the next generation of Hawai'i's water and wastewater operators.

📅 November 16, 2026
📍 The Village Course at Waikoloa
🕖 Sh***un Start, Morning
⛳ 2-Man Scramble

Includes: Greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch, awards reception, and prizes

Open to: Conference attendees, sponsors, vendors, and guests

Want to Sponsor the Golf Tournament?
Hole sponsorships, cart sponsorships, contest sponsorships, and prize donations are all welcome.

🌞 A round of golf, a great cause. Register today! Use the QR code here or the HRWA conference website using the link in our bio! 🌐

10/09/2026

💧 Technical Education Session: Low Pressure Sewer Systems 101
Presented by Environment One Corp (EOne) & Hosted by HRWA

📅 October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

🕦 11:30 am Lunch (provided)
🕛 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Presentation

🎙️ Presenter: Christine McTavish (Regional Manager) & President of E/One

📍 In-Person: HRWA Waikoloa Office (68−1845 Waikoloa Rd #218, Waikoloa, HI 96738)
💻 Live-Virtual

✉️ RSVPs Required: [email protected]
Please provide final counts and dietary needs 1-2 days prior to session.

This educational session will provide practical insights into modern pressure sewer technology, system design, and operations. HRWA is excited to host EOne's Christine McTavish and learn more about this technology and its use across Hawai‘i.

🍴 Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Environment One Corporation is pleased to host lunch for all participants. To help us prepare adequate catering, please submit your RSVP details prior to the event.

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

The HRWA team was excited to volunteer last Friday on Kauaʻi at the annual Make a Splash water education festival! Hosted by Kauaʻi County DOW, this event teaches 5th graders from all over the island all about wai and why it's important. This year, HRWA taught keiki about FOG (fats, oils, greases) and also how to reduce pollution that can end up in our waterways. Mahalo Kauaʻi DOW for having us and for putting on this engaging day for the kids, especially in the wake of this month's storm. We always enjoy being part of this event and working with the keiki. 🤙💧

09/29/2026

The EPA is offering these webinars in the following months to help CWSs prepare and strengthen their Emergency Response Plans (ERP).

Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1433 Webinars EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity sent this bulletin at 09/29/2026 10:25 AM EDT View | Share SDWA Section 1433 Webinars Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1433, as revised by America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Section ...

09/16/2026

Aloha from Phoenix! 🌵
Day 2 of WaterPro! We're loving this chance to connect with friends both old and new - fellow water and wastewater pros from all over. We are having a great time exploring everything this year's conference has to offer...the perfect combo of learning and fun. We're looking forward to taking what we're learning here back home. Featured is our annual WaterPro team pic 😊 and oh my gosh, is that our favorite mascot Wally the Water Tower?? 🥰 🏠

09/15/2026

Hello Arizona!! 🤗 It's Day 1 of the Water Pro Conference in Phoenix, and the HRWA team is grateful to be here. Shout-out to all the spectacular women in Rural Water💧 Proud and humbled to see our Executive Director representing Hawaiʻi on the big screen during today's Women in Rural Water luncheon! Looking forward to what the rest of the week will bring 🌵

08/28/2026

🐕 Did you know...? Many dogs love to be in water, while others prefer to stay dry. Certain breeds are more likely to enjoy the water, while others are more adverse to it. Three breeds that tend to enjoy water are Labrador Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Newfoundlands. Three breeds that tend to avoid it are Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, and Greyhounds. Of course, every dog is unique and may surprise you with what they like or dislike, and that's what makes them special! 💜

Featured is the Wailuku River on Maui + doggie time! 🐾