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Hawai`i's Groundwater Protection Program (GWPP) is a non-regulatory
program whose goal is to protect human health and sensitive ecosystems
by protecting groundwater resources. It's focus is on water quality
assessment, and on developing pollution prevention and protection measures.
Hawai`i's Groundwater Poster(3.7 MB pdf)
Potential Groundwater Contamination Sources Poster(3.8 MB pdf)
Groundwater Contamination Maps
The GWPP has issued Groundwater Contamination Maps for the State of Hawai`i since 1989. The maps are based on monitoring data for public drinking water wells and
identify locations where groundwater contaminants have been detected and confirmed.
The detected levels reported in the maps are below Federal and State drinking water standards established to protect public health.
Appropriate public health protection measures are implemented before contaminant levels reach these standards.
`Ohi`a Project Water Lessons
The GWPP and the Clean Water Branch provided technical and financial assistance to the Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF)
to revise and update the water lessons in MGF’s `Ohi`a Project. MGF is a non-profit organization whose mission is
to preserve Hawai`i’s native culture and environment through education. The `Ohi`a Project is an environmental education curricula
designed to assist teachers and students in making informed choices for Hawai`i’s island environment.
The `Ohi`a Project Water Lessons incorporate the Department of Education’s current Content and Performance Standards III and include
up-to-date information emphasizing groundwater conservation and protection, groundwater pollution and prevention,
and groundwater education. The lessons cover the water cycle, the hydrology and geology of Hawai`i, the importance of watersheds and
water rights, and other water topics. New student activities include role playing in watershed alliances, measuring rain,
desalination, and the re-vegetation of Kaho`olawe.
MGF’s water lessons can be downloaded in PDF format at MGF’s web site under `Ohi`a Project, water lessons at:
http://www.mgf-hawaii.com/
Guidelines for Golf Courses
The Hawai`i State Department of Health prepared guidelines for golf courses to promote, protect and enhance environmental
quality and public health. These recommendations cover measures that can prevent groundwater and surface water pollution,
soil contamination, chemical spills, noise and solid waste nuisances, and unsafe exposure to applied chemicals.
Under certain conditions, state or county regulations may be applicable to a given activity, and mandatory compliance would be
required. However, the intent of these guidelines is to voluntarily foster environmental protection and safety.
| Phone: | (808) 586-4258 |
| From Hawaii (toll free): | 974-4000, ext. 64258 |
| From Kauai (toll free): | 274-3141, ext. 64258 |
| From Maui (toll free): | 984-2400, ext. 64258 |
| From Molokai and Lanai (toll free): | (800) 468-4644, ext. 64258 |
| Fax: | (808) 586-4351 |
| E-mail: |
sdwb@doh.hawaii.gov | | |
Oahu
Safe Drinking Water Branch
Environmental Management Division
Hawaii State Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 308
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920 |
Kauai
Safe Drinking Water Branch - Kauai
Kauai District Health Office
3040 Umi Street
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Phone: (808) 241-3323
Fax: (808) 241-3566
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Maui
Safe Drinking Water Branch - Maui
Maui District Health Office
54 High Street
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Phone: (808) 984-8234
Fax: (808) 984-8237
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East Hawaii
Safe Drinking Water Branch - Hilo
Hawaii District Health Office - Hilo
1582 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 933-0401
Fax: (808) 933-0400
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West Hawaii
Safe Drinking Water Branch - Kona
West Hawaii Environmental Health Office
Keakealani Building
79-1020 Haukapila Street, Room 110
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Phone: (808) 322-1961
Fax: (808) 322-1511
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Last Update: 16 October 2006
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