2018

News Releases

See current news releases and media advisories from the Board of Water Supply.

Dec 25, 2018
Advanced Aquaponics Workshop
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) are pleased to offer an “Advanced Aquaponics” workshop.
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Nov 28, 2018
Board of Water Supply's Halawa Xeriscape Garden Closure Dates for the Month of November
The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Halawa Xeriscape Garden will be closed to the general public on Saturday, December 8, 22 & 29, 2018 and Wednesday, December 12 & 26, 2018.
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Nov 07, 2018
Free Xeric Seed for the Months of November and December 2018 at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden
The months of November and December feature the Christmas Candle Plant cutting at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden.
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Nov 05, 2018
BWS Invites Public to Learn about its Beretania Complex Redevelopment Project
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) will be holding a public information meeting, in advance of the release of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), to present its plan to redevelop a portion of its Beretania Complex. The meeting will be on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Central Middle School Cafeteria at 1302 Queen Emma St.
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Oct 26, 2018
Pipe Hanger Replacement on Keolu Drive Bridge in Kailua
BWS contractor to replace existing pipe hangers for the 16-inch water main on Keolu Drive Bridge in Kailua.
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Oct 22, 2018
Honolulu Board of Water Supply Welcomes Max Sword to its Board of Directors
Max J. Sword has been appointed to the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS’s) Board of Directors.
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Oct 19, 2018
Board of Water Supply's Halawa Xeriscape Garden Closure Dates for the Month of November
The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Halawa Xeriscape Garden will be closed to the public for maintenance work on Wednesday, November 7, and Saturday, November 10.
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Oct 16, 2018
Fancy Funnels Workshop
Create a functionally artful planter from recycled wood and funnels! Yes, funnels! This hands-on workshop is sponsored by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and will show you how to create a vertical or horizontal mini funnel planter.
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Oct 11, 2018
BWS to Host Three Community Meetings to Collect Public Input for Water-Use Plan for Metropolitan Hon
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) will be hosting its third series of regional community meetings to discuss and to seek public input on its Primary Urban Center Watershed Management Plan (PUC WMP).
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Oct 09, 2018
Whimsical Resuable Owl Planter (Eco-Craft) Workshop
Create a planter from a recycled milk jug and minimize waste that goes to a landfill! You can even start your succulents for landscapes in these creative containers. A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will show you how to create a cute owl planter.
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Oct 08, 2018
BWS Reminder to Customers: Be Wary of Scam Calls/Visits
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is reminding its customers to be wary of potential scams involving fraudulent phone calls or visits from people claiming to represent the water agency, stating the account is overdue, and demanding immediate payment.
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Oct 05, 2018
Oahu Residents Asked to "Imagine A Day Without Water" on October 10
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the city’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) are working together to encourage O‘ahu residents to “Imagine A Day Without Water” on Wednesday, October 10.
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Oct 03, 2018
Free Xeric Seed for the Month of October 2018 at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden
The month of October features Purple Crown Flower seeds at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden. This plant is home to the Monarch Butterfly and its larvae.
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Oct 02, 2018
Rain Barrel Water Catchment Workshop
An informational workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) explains how collecting rain water reduces the amount of drinking water used for irrigating landscapes. Participants will learn about rain barrel catchment systems, important construction points, installation, and effective maintenance techniques.
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Sep 25, 2018
Painting Hibiscus (A Paint in the Garden Workshop)
The first of our “Paint in the Garden,” Series for this new workshop schedule is a fun-filled, NO PAINTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED workshop! Participants will receive step-by-step instructions from start to finish. As they complete their masterpiece they will learn about the care and unique characteristics of the Hibiscus.
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Sep 18, 2018
Economical Aquaponics Workshop
The Board of Water Supply (BWS), Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG), and HappyPonics Farms are pleased to offer an Economical Aquaponics workshop. Participants will learn about water conservation and how to produce organic food in their own backyard or lanai.
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Sep 13, 2018
Follow Up Tests Confirm E. Coli Bacteria Found in Board of Water Supply (BWS) Waipahu Wells IV Pump
Follow up tests have confirmed the initial detection of E. coli bacteria in BWS Waipahu Wells IV Pump #2 reported on September 12, 2018.
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Sep 13, 2018
BWS Continues Pumping at Nuuanu Dam #1
The Board of Water Supply is continuing to pump at Nu‘uanu Dam #1 in order to reduce the water level due to overnight rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia.
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Sep 13, 2018
Board of Water Supply Monitoring Nuuanu Dam #1
The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Nu‘uanu Dam #1 is about a 1.5 feet below the spillway due to the amount of rain brought on by former Tropical Storm Olivia.
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Sep 12, 2018
E. coli Bacteria Found in Board of Water Supply Waipahu Wells IV Pump #2
The Board of Water Supply has detected E. coli bacteria in BWS Waipahu Wells IV Pump #2.
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Sep 11, 2018
Rock Your Garden Workshop
Discover why using scientific names for our plants is important. Make it fun to use those names and create permanent rock labels you can place by your plants.
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Sep 10, 2018
Wahiawa Water System Improvements to Begin on September 17
Integrated Construction, Inc., the Board of Water Supply’s contractor for the Wahiawa Water System Improvements, Part 1A, project is scheduled to begin work on September 17, 2018.
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Sep 05, 2018
Free Xeric Seed for the Month of September 2018 at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden
The month of September features Lignum Vitae or Tree of Life, at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden.
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Aug 28, 2018
Board of Water Supply Approves New Water Rates and Tier Structure
The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Board of Directors at their Monday, August 27, 2018, meeting approved water rate increases for the next 5 years as well as several significant changes to their rate structure. The water rate schedule will run from September 10, 2018 through June 30, 2023.
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Aug 28, 2018
Backyard Composting: Nature's Recycling Workshop
This informative workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS), Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and the City and County of Honolulu Environmental Services will teach you the basics of backyard composting using resources from your own yard and leftovers from your table!
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Aug 22, 2018
Oahu Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Hurricane Lane
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) urges residents to have their emergency preparedness kits ready. The kit should include at least one gallon of water stored, per person, per day, for at least 14 days, for drinking and sanitation purposes. The easiest and most efficient way to prepare your emergency water supply is to take it from the tap.
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Aug 21, 2018
Da Bug Doctor (Green Pest Control) Workshop
Sponsored by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG). We are excited to present a workshop that deters bugs using everyday household supplies!
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Aug 14, 2018
The Benefits of Origami Paper Pot Planters Workshop
Learn how to make paper pots from recycled newspaper and decorative paper too in this Saturday morning workshop at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden on September 1, 2018!
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Aug 13, 2018
BWS Encourages Oahu Residents to Stay Informed through HNL.Info
Just over one year after launching HNL.Info, almost 30,000 Oahu residents are now using the City and County of Honolulu’s free service to stay informed about severe weather, traffic situations, events happening around the island and more.
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Aug 04, 2018
BWS Held 30th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House & Unthirsty Plant Sale
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) celebrated the 30th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale today (Saturday, August 4). All of the activities at this admission-free event were focused on xeriscaping, an innovative way to conserve water through efficient landscaping.
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Jul 23, 2018
BWS to Hold 30th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House & Unthirsty Plant Sale on August 4
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) will celebrate the 30th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale on Saturday, August 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the activities at this admission-free event are focused on xeriscaping, an innovative way to conserve water through efficient landscaping.
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Jul 02, 2018
Free Xeric Seed for the Month of July 2018 at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden
The month of July features Hibiscus Koki'o ke'oke'o or Molokai Hibiscus at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden.
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Jun 27, 2018
Board of Water Supply's Halawa Xeriscape Garden Closure Dates for the Month of July
The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Halawa Xeriscape Garden will be closed to the general public on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
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Jun 06, 2018
June's Free Xeric Seed of the Month at Halawa Xeriscape Garden
For the month of June, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive either a complimentary variegated or original Dracaena.
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May 16, 2018
Water System Improvements Project in Kaneohe
D&C Plumbing, Inc., the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the Anoi Road Water System Improvements project in Kaneohe, started work on May 14, 2018.
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May 09, 2018
Board of Water Supply Announces Winners of Water Conservation Poster and Poetry Contest
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) announced the winners of its 2018 Water Conservation Week Poster and Poetry Contests today at an awards ceremony at the City and County of Honolulu’s Mission Memorial Auditorium.
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May 09, 2018
Keiki to Receive Awards for Water Conservation Contests
Forty-two talented students from schools across Oahu will be recognized by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) for their participation in the Annual Water Conservation Week Poster and Poetry Contest.
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May 07, 2018
May 6-12, 2018, Proclaimed as Water Conservation Week on Oahu
Key sponsors of the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Water Conservation Week Program joined Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell for a proclamation ceremony at Honolulu Hale on May 4 as he declared May 6 to 12, 2018, to be Water Conservation Week on Oahu.
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Apr 27, 2018
Dam Improvements at Nuuanu Reservoir
Drayko Construction, Inc., is working at the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Nuuanu Reservoir #4 site to repair and rehabilitate the dam structure, reservoir intake tower and suspension bridge, reservoir drainage and maintenance road.
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Apr 23, 2018
BWS Announces Public Hearings on Proposed Water Rates
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is proposing rate adjustments for fiscal years 2019-2023 to enable the agency to continue to provide safe, dependable, and affordable water to the one million people it serves on Oahu, now and into the future. The draft water rate proposal will be presented at a series of public hearings, at which public input and suggestions will be sought.
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Apr 17, 2018
Advanced Aquaponics Workshop
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) are pleased to offer an “Advanced Aquaponics” workshop.
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Apr 10, 2018
Whimsical Reusable Kitty Planter
Create a planter from a recycled milk jug and minimize waste that goes to a landfill! You can even start your succulents for landscapes in these creative containers. A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will show you how to create a cute kitty planter.
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Apr 05, 2018
Free Xeric Seed of the Month of April 2018
For the month of April 2018, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive complimentary coral plant seeds.
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Apr 03, 2018
Xeriscape 101 Workshop
Create a landscape to be envied and gain leisure time to enjoy yourself and your xeric garden. An informative workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) instructs participants on how to conserve water outdoors in your landscape that not only saves drinking water for future generations, but also reduces your monthly consumption and water bill!
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Mar 28, 2018
BWS Seeks Community Input for Proposed Changes to Water Rates
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is seeking public input regarding proposed changes to its water rates, as presented to its Board of Directors yesterday. The changes are driven by the need to increase investments in Oahu’s water infrastructure, reduce water main breaks, encourage conservation, provide sufficient funding for disaster recovery, and more equitably distribute rates and charges among types of customers.
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Mar 23, 2018
BWS Recognized by Hawaii Invasive Species Council
Hawaii Invasive Species Council and State Legislature recognize the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.
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Mar 17, 2018
Rain Barrel Water Catchment Workshop
An informational workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) explains how collecting rain water reduces the amount of drinking water used for irrigating landscapes.
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Mar 14, 2018
BWS To Host Community Meetings for Metro-Honolulu Water- Plan
This month, BWS will be hosting three community meetings to discuss its Primary Urban Center Watershed Management Plan
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Mar 06, 2018
BWS Recognized Internationally for Leadership in Planning
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) was recognized by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for its leadership in planning in the February issue of the Journal AWWA. The AWWA is an international non-profit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply.
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Mar 06, 2018
Free Xeric Seed of the Month of March 2018
For the month of March 2018, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive complimentary desert rose seeds.
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Feb 27, 2018
BWS Reminds Customers Be Wary of Scammers
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is reminding its customers to be wary of potential scams involving fraudulent phone calls or visits from people claiming to represent the water agency, stating the account is overdue, and demanding immediate payment.
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Feb 27, 2018
Painting Pineapples (A Paint in the Garden Workshop)
The 2nd of our “Paint in the Garden,” Series, is a fun-filled, NO PAINTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED workshop! This workshop is inspired by Hawaii’s all-time local favorite, The Pineapple!
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Feb 20, 2018
Container Gardening Workshop
Offered by the The Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will host a container gardening workshop focused on water conservation in a creative way.
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Feb 13, 2018
Gardening with Beneficial Microbes Workshop
A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS), Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG), and Jan Nadamoto will teach you how to make your own beneficial microbes.
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Feb 02, 2018
Free Xeric Seed of the Month of February 2018
For the month of February, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive a complimentary Heart Shaped Hoya cutting.
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Jan 30, 2018
Companion Planting Makes Gardening Fun Workshop
Join us for a fun-filled morning learning about the ancient art of companion planting. Offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG), this informative workshop instructs participants on how to select plants that benefit each other.
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Jan 23, 2018
Rain Barrel Water Catchment Workshop
An informational workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) explains how collecting rain water reduces the amount of drinking water used for irrigating landscapes.
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Jan 19, 2018
Public Can Now View Monthly BWS Board Meetings
The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors meetings are now available for public viewing on its website and on Olelo Television Ch. 49.
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Jan 13, 2018
Fancy Funnels Workshop
Create a functionally artful planter from recycled wood and funnels! Yes, funnels! This hands-on workshop is sponsored by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and will show you how to create a vertical or horizontal mini funnel planter.
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Jan 09, 2018
How to Make & Use Bokashi Compost Workshop
A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS), the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG), Jan Nadamoto will teach you how to make your own Bokashi mix and produce compost in a manageable space without smell, bugs, or heat.
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Jan 09, 2018
Da Bug Doctor (Green Pest Control) Workshop
Sponsored by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG). We are excited to present a new workshop that deters bugs using everyday household supplies!
READ MORE >
Jan 03, 2018
Free Xeric Seed of the Month of January 2018
For the month of January, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive a complimentary Blushing Bromeliad pup.
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Jan 02, 2018
Free Xeric Seed of the Month of May 2018
For the month of May, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden will receive a complimentary Agave pup.
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