Is it OK to drink the water in Hawaii?

Yes, it is safe to drink and use tap water on the island of O?ahu including in Waikiki. The Board of Water Supply in Hawai?i works in conjunction with State and Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hawai?i State Department of Health, to ensure the water in Hawai?i is safe to drink.



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Ground water is one of Hawaii's most important natural resources. It is used for drinking water, irrigation, and domestic, commercial, and industrial needs. Ground water provides about 99 percent of Hawaii's domestic water and about 50 percent of all freshwater used in the State.

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The 2023 annual air quality assessment from the American Lung Association has been released and Hawaii is one of the top states with the cleanest air. Car exhaust, burning fuels, and urban congestion notorious air pollutants that typically hang around more densely populated areas.

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In the Water Tips Only undertake ocean activities when a lifeguard is present, or go with professionals and certified watermen. Check conditions before you go out and look for ocean hazards such as rip currents, rocks and shorebreaks. Swim with a buddy. Know your limits and don't push beyond your abilities.

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Iceland. The clue is probably in the name. For a landmass that is six per cent covered in fresh water and glaciers (that's around 2,750 km?) and home to 10,000 waterfalls, locals and visitors alike report Icelandic water is the ultimate hydration experience.

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The longest crossing is the 30 mile Alenuihaha Channel between Hawaii and Maui, swum by a total of 4 people since 1970. The 72-mile Kaieiewaho Channel between Oahu and Kauai has not been (successfully) swum. How are people treated by natives on the Hawaiian islands if they're not of Hawaiian descent?

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