News

• More About Hawai`i's Acid Rain for Catchment Tanks
• Hawaii Senate Resolution Supports Residential Rainwater Catchment Use Statewide
• Recommendations for Catchment Users Due to Increased Volcanic Activity
• Catchment Service Directory
• Recommendations for County Re: Water Catchment

Warning re: Water Treatment Systems
Beware of a water treatment system currently being sold door-to-door on the Big Island.  It may not be clear to buyers that it uses reverse osmosis systems to remove pathogens at the kitchen sink but its point-of-entry filter systems do not disinfect the water for the rest of the house.  Therefore, you could get leptospirosis, for example, while taking a bath, or become ill from brushing your teeth.  Important: UH Extension personnel are not endorsing this product.  If you are considering a water treatment system purchase and are unsure, call us at 808-981-5199, or the Hawaii Department of Health, Safe Water Drinking Branch at (808) 974-4000 x64258.  We recommend choosing products or systems with NSF International certification.  Learn more about the certification at www.nsf.org.  When buying a system, make sure that the system meets your individual needs.  

The 2008 Catchment Tradeshow is coming on Saturday, August 30, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the Kea`au Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua Street, three doors down from the police station.  Talk story about your rainwater catchment system with local suppliers and service people.  Learn about products, supplies, and processes that can help you improve your water quality.  Free raffle prizes throughout the event.  The event is free and no reservations are required.



Thanks to the County of Hawai`i for hosting this website in partnership with:

Hawai`i Rainwater Catchment Systems (HRCS) Association

University of Hawai`i, Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, (UHM CTAHR) Cooperative Extension Service