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Water Resources and Watershed Management Initiatives
Check this page for updates regarding key watershed-related initiatives by the Board of Water Supply.
Learn about BWS Water Planning
Water Master Plan | Oahu Watershed Management Plans
Feb 6, 2025
Watershed Studies
Get more information about watershed studies conducted by the BWS.
Jan 16, 2025
Stakeholder Advisory Group
Created in April 2015, the Stakeholder Advisory Group for the Board of Water Supply provides important community feedback on the BWS Water Master Plan, proposed rate study and other important initiatives. The Stakeholder Advisory Group currently meets quarterly. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting schedule and materials are posted online.
Jan 14, 2025
Protecting Wai for Wai‘anae
Learn more about the BWS's effort to request that the State Commission on Water Resource Management designate the Wai‘anae Aquifer Sector Area as a Ground Water Management Area equal to the same level as the rest of Oahu aquifers.
Aug 24, 2024
Watershed Partnerships & Studies
One of the ways the BWS is protecting Oahu's watershed areas is by entering into partnerships with local and federal agencies, private landowners, schools, and community groups that protect and enhance our watersheds through resource management. Watershed partnerships come in all shapes and forms ranging from studies to Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) to actual on the ground projects.
Nov 24, 2023
Seawater Desalination
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Kalaeloa Desalco LLC is planning to build an innovative desalination water facility in Campbell Industrial Park that will produce 1.7 million gallons of fresh water daily. Known as the Kalaeloa Seawater Desalination Facility, the plant will be a new source of fresh water to support the needs of Campbell Industrial Park.
Nov 28, 2022
Water Shortage Response and Recovery Plan
The final draft of the Water Shortage Response and Recovery Plan was approved by the BWS Board of Directors on Monday, November 28, 2022.
May 04, 2021
Climate Change
Learn about various climate change studies associated with the Board of Water Supply.
Mar 17, 2021
Water Recycling
Recycled water helps meet our island's water needs. The BWS is working to maximize our precious water resources and ensure that Oahu's residents have the water resources they need through its Water Recycling Program. Prior to the program, treated wastewater was disposed of into the ocean. Also, learn more about the Honouliuli Water Recycling Facility in Ewa.