KA WAI WEDNESDAYS
Campaign Rules and Guidelines
Ka Wai Wednesdays
Eligibility
This Campaign is open only to those who follow the Honolulu Board of Water Supply on Instagram and who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is open only to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of the Board of Water Supply, their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers (collectively, the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household as Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
Agreement to Rules
By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions as final and binding as they relate to the content of this Campaign.
Campaign Period
A unique multiple-choice conservation trivia question will be posted on the Board of Water Supply’s Instagram page on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time. Participants must submit their answer within 60 minutes in order to be eligible. There will be a total of two winners selected each day of the contest. This includes one grand prize winner and one second-place winner.
Prizes
The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) may receive one of the following prize packs. The actual/appraised value of each prize may differ at the time of award.
Grand Prize Pack (combined retail value: $140.00)
- 35-gallon Rain Barrel
- BWS Swag Bag:
- Shower Timer
- Water For Life Booklet
- Backyard Conservation Booklet
- Coloring Book (Hawaiian language)
- Home Water Audit Kit
- Toilet Leak Detection Dye Tablets
- Tote Bag
- Water Conservation Magnet
- Two (2) Water Collapsible Storage Jugs
- Garden Nozzle
- BWS Tape Measure
Second Prize Pack (combined retail value: $70.00)
- BWS Swag Bag:
- Shower Timer
- Water For Life Booklet
- Backyard Conservation Booklet
- Coloring Book (Hawaiian language)
- Home Water Audit Kit
- Toilet Leak Detection Dye Tablets
- Tote Bag
- Water Conservation Magnet
- Two (2) Water Collapsible Storage Jugs
- BWS Tape Measure
The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at the Board of Water Supply’s discretion. The prizes are nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by the Winner is permitted. Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for the Agencies to use the Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
Odds
The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Winner Selection and Notification
Winners will be selected by a member of the Board of Water Supply within 15 minutes of the 60-minute deadline to submit an answer to the trivia question on Instagram. Prizes will be awarded only to the first two correct responses received during the 60-minute window for each question. If no correct responses are received during the eligible time frame, no prizes will be awarded for that trivia question. Ties will be broken based on time and order of receipt.
Winners will be notified via Instagram Messenger. The Board of Water Supply shall have no liability for a Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk email, or other security settings, or for the Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 14 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited.
Winners must make arrangements to pick up their prizes at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, 630 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96843, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (excluding holidays), no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Receipt by the Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY THE WINNER (AT THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF ALL PRIVILEGES AS A WINNER.
Rights Granted by You
By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that anyone acting on behalf of the Board of Water Supply, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world, without limitation, Your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes, without further compensation, notice, review, or consent.
Copyright
By entering this content, You represent and warrant that Your entry is an original work of authorship and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If Your entry infringes upon the intellectual property rights of another, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Board of Water Supply. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Board of Water Supply from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from such infringement.
Terms & Conditions
The Board of Water Supply reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Campaign due to fraud, technical failures, or any cause beyond its control. The Board of Water Supply also reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or violates these Terms & Conditions.
Limitation of Liability
By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless the Board of Water Supply and its affiliates, employees, and agents from any liability, loss, or damage arising from participation in the Campaign or use of any prize.
Disputes
THIS CAMPAIGN IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF HAWAII. Any disputes shall be resolved individually and exclusively in a court located in Hawaii.
Privacy Policy
Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy on the Honolulu Board of Water Supply website: www.boardofwatersupply.com/privacypolicy
Winners List
To obtain a copy of the Winners’ names or these Official Rules, mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
c/o Communications Office – Ka Wai Wednesdays Conservation Contest Campaign
630 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96843
Requests must be received by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. HST.
Promotion Hosting
This Campaign is hosted by the Board of Water Supply and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.