As of September 6, 2007, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply became a promotional partner with the U.S. EPA's WaterSense program. In doing so, the Department demonstrates environmental leadership to assist in using water resources more efficiently and preserve our water supply.  The BWS will work with EPA sponsors to periodically discuss strategies of promoting the water efficient products, programs and practices.

Learn more about WaterSense by reading the latest issue of the WaterSense Current newsletter:

http://www.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/spring2010.html#1

Highlights include: Earth day Turns 40, WasterSense labeled showerheads, and Hotels check into water savings.

Every drop counts

Did you know that the average American uses 100 gallons of water every day? But we can all reduce our water use by as much as 30 percent by taking a few simple steps, such as installing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and using water efficiently in our yards.

The Board of Water Supply is committed to protecting the future of our national and local water supply through water-efficient practices, products, and services. That is why we are partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bring you WaterSense, a national program that offers people a simple way to make product choices that use less water - and perform as well or better than your existing products.

Why Should You Care?

• Using water efficiently will conserve supplies for future generations.
• Protecting and preserving the nation's water supply is critical to our economic future and human health.
• WaterSense labeled products and services perform as well as or better than their less efficient counterparts.
• Purchasing WaterSense labeled products can help you protect the environment and help you save money on utility bills.

Water Savings Calculator

The EPA's website contains a simple calculator that estimates water savings when installing WaterSense labeled products in your home or apartment building.

Test Your WaterSense

Think you know everything there is to know about water? You can't be sure until you've played the EPA's new "Test Your WaterSense" online quiz. Maneuver the water-efficiency hero Hydro through water pipes and answer water-efficiency questions while avoiding water wasting monsters such as Sogosaurus and Drainiac.

WaterSense Labeled Products

Stay tuned as WaterSense labeled products become available at a store near you! Lists of qualified toilets, faucets, and showerheads are posted on the EPA WaterSense Web site.  Discover interior water conservation measures and associated savings.

Learn More

What is water efficiency?

• www.epa.gov/watersense/water/why.htm
• www.epa.gov/watersense/tips/cons.htm

Learn about the benefits of water efficiency and find links to related resources and state programs.