Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hawaii Water Service Company

Hawaii Water Service Company was formed in 2003 with the purchase of Ka‘anapali Water Corporation. Later, it purchased Pukalani Sewerage Treatment Works, Waikoloa Water Company, Waikoloa Sanitary Sewer Company, and Waikoloa Resort Utilities. Hawaii Water is a subsidiary of California Water Service Group, which has been in business since 1926. Hawaii Water is locally managed, and has the benefit of drawing on expertise and assistance from its parent company.

Hawaii Water provides high-quality potable water, irrigation, and wastewater utility services to communities on both Hawai‘i Island and Maui. They currently have about 3,770 customer connections, many of whom are large users such as condominiums and resorts. They are regulated by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.

There is an aging infrastructure that must be upgraded, or replaced, in order to remain reliable for the customers. Hawaii Water seeks the most cost-effective means to meet increasingly stringent water, wastewater, and environmental regulations.

Innovation has been key to their success. In recent years, Hawaii Water has replaced wastewater plants on both islands with state-of-the-art filtration technology. This expands the amount of water the plants can process and improves the quality of effluent for reuse without expanding their footprint.

Hawaii Water is committed to supporting the communities and improving the quality of life where they are located. They support community organizations that help people within these areas—both financially and with their time. They also participate in organizations that focus on economic development and water use, such as the Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Leeward Planning Committee, American Water Works Association Hawaii Chapter, and Hawaii Rural Water Association.

Mike Mares holds advanced water certifications from the State of California—Water Distribution Operator Grade IV and Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II—and Hawaii DOH Water Distribution Operator Grade IV. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Communications from Kaplan University.

In February 2014 Mike was promoted to Manager of the state of Hawai‘i after two years as Local Manager of Hawai‘i Island operations. Congratulations Mike on your promotion!

Hawaii Water Service Company
Customer Service Center:
Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center
68-1845 Waikoloa Road, Unit 116
808.883.2046
customerservice@hawaiiwaterservice.com
HawaiiWaterService.com