Conservation Resources
The Department of Water Supply’s Water Conservation Program aims to provide our customers islandwide with the tools, ideas and programs to successfully conserve and use water wisely.
DWS Leak Detection
Other Water Conservation Videos
- American Water Works Association: Whaddya Know about H20 – Water Lawns Wisely
- American Water Works Association: Whaddya Know about H20 – It’s All About You
- WonderGroveKids – Save Water to Help the Earth
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Replace Your Faucet Aerator
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Replace Your Showerhead
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Replace Your Leaky Toilet Flapper
Educational Materials
The following publications are available to the public upon request. Please contact our Information and Education Specialist at dws@hawaiidws.org.
Educate kids about the water cycle with this fill-in-the-blank brochure. Published by the American Water Works Association.
Information on how to store water for emergencies from the American Water Works Association.
Introduce children to the wonderful world of water with this activity book for ages 5-8. Published by the American Water Works Association.
Water conservation tips for your lawn and garden from the American Water Works Association.
Download the pdf. Continue Reading How to Detect for Leaks
Children discover how water issues send ripples through our lives and connect all living things worldwide. Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students. Published by the Project WET Foundation.
Water conservation tips for homeowners from the American Water Works Association.
Ways to save water and money at home. Published by the American Water Works Association.
Drinking water-themed activities for younger children, including coloring pages, crossword puzzles and games. Published by the American Water Works Association.
Interactive lessons for upper elementary and middle school students on water flow principles and the importance of ground water. Published by the Project WET Foundation.
Kids activity book teaches water conservation to upper elementary and middle school students. Published by the Project WET Foundation.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resources
Visit the EPA links below for valuable water conservation information and ideas:
WaterSense products, partners, kid activities, and more.
An overview of water management practices at the EPA.
Other Water Conservation Resources
- College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – Native Hawaiian Plants for Landscaping, Conservation, and Reforestation: https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/of-30.pdf
- University of Hawaiʻi – Native Plants Hawaiʻi: nativeplants.hawaii.edu/index/
- Water Use It Wisely: https://wateruseitwisely.com/
- Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii (LICH) in partnership with the State of Hawaii Commission on Water Resources Management, the City & County of Honolulu, and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS): http://www.boardofwatersupply.com/conservation/publications/efficient-landscape-irrigation
- Saving Water Partnership (Seattle & King County, Washington): https://www.savingwater.org/
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Checking for Leaks
- Plant Pono: https://plantpono.org/