Clean Water Self-Reliance Starts with Rainwater Education
Rainwater Catchment Education Hawai‘i
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC supports Hawai‘i households and professionals who rely on rainwater catchment systems for their water supply.
Through education, products, and field-tested services, we help Rainwater Harvesters understand, maintain, and protect their water—from roof to faucet. In Hawai‘i, there is no public oversight for individual catchment systems. If your water does not come from a utility, you are the Water Department. Our role is to empower you with practical knowledge, trusted solutions, and ongoing support so your water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and growing food.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC supports Hawai‘i households and professionals who rely on rainwater catchment systems for their water supply.
Through education, products, and field-tested services, we help Rainwater Harvesters understand, maintain, and protect their water—from roof to faucet. In Hawai‘i, there is no public oversight for individual catchment systems. If your water does not come from a utility, you are the Water Department. Our role is to empower you with practical knowledge, trusted solutions, and ongoing support so your water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and growing food.
Your Water. Your Responsibility. Our Support.
Why Clean Water Education Matters in Hawai‘i for Rainwater catchment systems Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i is home to tens of thousands of households that depend on rainwater catchment systems as their primary water source. Yet unlike public water utilities, individual catchment systems are not regulated or monitored for safety. This makes education—not regulation—the most effective tool for protecting public health.
Rainwater is an excellent resource, but it is only as safe as the system that collects, stores, and treats it. Without proper knowledge, routine maintenance, and water testing, catchment systems can expose users to biological contaminants, heavy metals, and chemical imbalances—often without visible warning signs.
Clean water education in Hawai‘i empowers Rainwater Harvesters to:
Hawai‘i is home to tens of thousands of households that depend on rainwater catchment systems as their primary water source. Yet unlike public water utilities, individual catchment systems are not regulated or monitored for safety. This makes education—not regulation—the most effective tool for protecting public health.
Rainwater is an excellent resource, but it is only as safe as the system that collects, stores, and treats it. Without proper knowledge, routine maintenance, and water testing, catchment systems can expose users to biological contaminants, heavy metals, and chemical imbalances—often without visible warning signs.
Clean water education in Hawai‘i empowers Rainwater Harvesters to:
- Understand how their system functions from roof to faucet
- Identify risks before they become health issues
- Make informed decisions about treatment, filtration, and disinfection
- Take responsibility for the water they drink, cook with, and bathe in
What Is Personal Water Sustainability with Rainwater Harvesting in Hawai'i
Personal Water Sustainability is the daily practice of securing and managing your own clean water supplyfor hygiene, hydration, food preparation, and food production. It is not simply about conservation; it is about self-reliance, responsibility, and informed decision-making.
In Hawai‘i, many homes operate outside of public water systems. When your water comes from rainwater catchment or a private source, you are the Water Department. The quality of your water—and the health of those who depend on it—rests entirely on how well your system is understood, maintained, and monitored.
Personal Water Sustainability means:
When you control your water, you control your health, your home, and your future.
Personal Water Sustainability is the daily practice of securing and managing your own clean water supplyfor hygiene, hydration, food preparation, and food production. It is not simply about conservation; it is about self-reliance, responsibility, and informed decision-making.
In Hawai‘i, many homes operate outside of public water systems. When your water comes from rainwater catchment or a private source, you are the Water Department. The quality of your water—and the health of those who depend on it—rests entirely on how well your system is understood, maintained, and monitored.
Personal Water Sustainability means:
- Knowing your water source and storage capacity
- Understanding system risks and maintenance requirements
- Testing and treating water regularly
- Taking proactive steps to protect health and infrastructure
When you control your water, you control your health, your home, and your future.
Health, Safety, and Water Testing C
Catchment water safety, clean-looking water is not always safe water. In rainwater catchment systems, many serious contaminants are invisible, odorless, and tasteless—making routine water testing a critical part of protecting household health.
Biological pathogens, heavy metals, and chemical imbalances can enter a catchment system through roofing materials, animal activity, volcanic emissions, acid rain, plumbing components, or improper system maintenance. Without testing, these risks often go undetected until health issues arise.
Routine water testing is essential for anyone not connected to a public water utility.
Testing establishes a baseline for water quality, helps identify emerging problems early, and creates a record that supports informed decisions about treatment, filtration, and disinfection.
Health-focused water stewardship includes:
Water testing is not about fear; it’s about clarity. When you know what’s in your water, you can take the right steps to protect your system, your investment, and the people who depend on it.
Catchment water safety, clean-looking water is not always safe water. In rainwater catchment systems, many serious contaminants are invisible, odorless, and tasteless—making routine water testing a critical part of protecting household health.
Biological pathogens, heavy metals, and chemical imbalances can enter a catchment system through roofing materials, animal activity, volcanic emissions, acid rain, plumbing components, or improper system maintenance. Without testing, these risks often go undetected until health issues arise.
Routine water testing is essential for anyone not connected to a public water utility.
Testing establishes a baseline for water quality, helps identify emerging problems early, and creates a record that supports informed decisions about treatment, filtration, and disinfection.
Health-focused water stewardship includes:
- Testing for E. coli and total coliform bacteria
- Monitoring pH levels to reduce corrosion and metal leaching
- Identifying potential exposure to lead, copper, zinc, and other metals
- Verifying that treatment and disinfection methods are working as intended
Water testing is not about fear; it’s about clarity. When you know what’s in your water, you can take the right steps to protect your system, your investment, and the people who depend on it.
Education, Products, and Services—All in One Place
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC provides a comprehensive approach to rainwater catchment support—combining education, practical solutions, Catchment Inspection Reports (CIR) and real-world experience to help households and professionals manage water safely and responsibly.
At the core of our work is education. Through free community classes, online resources, and field-based guidance, we empower Rainwater Harvesters with the knowledge needed to understand their systems, identify risks, and make informed decisions about water quality.
We support that education with products and services designed specifically for rainwater catchment systems, including:
Whether you are maintaining a family home, preparing a property for sale, or supporting clients who rely on catchment systems, UTCW serves as a trusted resource—bridging education and action.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC provides a comprehensive approach to rainwater catchment support—combining education, practical solutions, Catchment Inspection Reports (CIR) and real-world experience to help households and professionals manage water safely and responsibly.
At the core of our work is education. Through free community classes, online resources, and field-based guidance, we empower Rainwater Harvesters with the knowledge needed to understand their systems, identify risks, and make informed decisions about water quality.
We support that education with products and services designed specifically for rainwater catchment systems, including:
- Water testing resources for bacteria, pH, and system performance
- Filtration and disinfection guidance tailored to household needs
- Support tools that address acid rain, corrosion, and system longevity
Whether you are maintaining a family home, preparing a property for sale, or supporting clients who rely on catchment systems, UTCW serves as a trusted resource—bridging education and action.
Take Responsibility for Your Water—We’ll Support You
Whether you are new to rainwater catchment or have relied on it for years, clean water begins with informed action. Education, testing, and routine systemcare are the foundation of safe, reliable water for your household or clients.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC is here to support you every step of the way:
Start with education. Stay informed. Protect your water.
Explore our Education resources
Attend a First Saturday Empowerment Through Education for Clean Water class
Learn more about water testing, system care, and Catchment Inspection Reports (CIRs)
Whether you are new to rainwater catchment or have relied on it for years, clean water begins with informed action. Education, testing, and routine systemcare are the foundation of safe, reliable water for your household or clients.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC is here to support you every step of the way:
- Learn through free community education and online resources
- Test your water to understand quality, risks, and system performance
- Maintain and treat your system with informed, practical solutions
- Connect with trusted guidance rooted in Hawai‘i’s unique conditions
Start with education. Stay informed. Protect your water.
Explore our Education resources
Attend a First Saturday Empowerment Through Education for Clean Water class
Learn more about water testing, system care, and Catchment Inspection Reports (CIRs)
Who We Are:
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water is Hawaiʻi’s local leader in rainwater catchment system education.
Our Mission:
To establish Hawai‘i as a global showcase of self-reliance in water sustainability by empowering homeowners with knowledge, confidence, and standards-based water system solutions.
Why It Matters:
Rainwater is a precious resource here. Well-maintained systems mean safer water, reduced health risk, increases property value, and builds resilient communities.
What We Do
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water delivers comprehensive rainwater catchment solutions through professional education under, ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 63 guidelines, Catchment Inspection Reports (CIR), advanced Quantum Water Disinfection, system upgrades, and complimentary consultations—empowering Hawai‘i’s communities to manage their water safely, confidently, and sustainably.
Water Safety & Disinfection
We evaluate and implement water disinfection solutions that work in the real world — Engineered for safety, proven for performance with Quantum Disinfection product line. No Power. No Maintenance. No Pathogens.
Training & Certification Programs
Industry-leading technical training that equips Water Partners, Field Technicians, and homeowners with the expertise to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot rainwater systems with confidence and precision.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water is Hawaiʻi’s local leader in rainwater catchment system education.
Our Mission:
To establish Hawai‘i as a global showcase of self-reliance in water sustainability by empowering homeowners with knowledge, confidence, and standards-based water system solutions.
Why It Matters:
Rainwater is a precious resource here. Well-maintained systems mean safer water, reduced health risk, increases property value, and builds resilient communities.
What We Do
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water delivers comprehensive rainwater catchment solutions through professional education under, ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 63 guidelines, Catchment Inspection Reports (CIR), advanced Quantum Water Disinfection, system upgrades, and complimentary consultations—empowering Hawai‘i’s communities to manage their water safely, confidently, and sustainably.
Water Safety & Disinfection
We evaluate and implement water disinfection solutions that work in the real world — Engineered for safety, proven for performance with Quantum Disinfection product line. No Power. No Maintenance. No Pathogens.
Training & Certification Programs
Industry-leading technical training that equips Water Partners, Field Technicians, and homeowners with the expertise to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot rainwater systems with confidence and precision.
Serving Rainwater Harvesters across Hawai‘i Island, including Puna District; Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kalapana, and surrounding communities.
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Mahalo for Voting Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water “Best of the Best” – 6 Years in a Row!
We are deeply grateful to our incredible community for voting Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water Best of the Best for six consecutive years. This recognition belongs to you—our clients, neighbors, and fellow Rainwater Harvesters who trust us to support their household water systems. For eight years, you’ve welcomed us into your homes, attended our free classes, asked thoughtful questions, and committed to protecting your water supply. Your dedication to clean, safe water inspires everything we do. This award is not just ours—it’s a shared celebration of people who care about their water and their families’ health. Mahalo for your continued trust and partnership. |
Hawaii’s Master Distributor of Quantum Disinfection™
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On catchment? You are the Water Department — Action is Required!
If you rely on catchment, proper water disinfection and routine maintenance are non-negotiable.
It's essential to protect your health and your home.
Empowerment Through Education for Clean Water Class
First Saturdays at Connection Point, 10am
15-1839 32nd, Hawaiian Paradise Park
Between Maku'u & Paradise
Clean water is not a luxury—it’s a shared responsibility.
As a leader in water education, we equip residents on well, municipal, and catchment systems with practical strategies to protect water quality and health.
Get informed. Take action. Safeguard your water.
We educate. We innovate.
We put water responsibility back in the hands of homeowners. We support households to protect and manage their water with confidence.
Empowering every catchment household to be its own water department.
Engage now, your health depends on it.
Engage now, your health depends on it.
Without Clean Water all infrastructure will ultimately fail.
Todd “Uncle Tilo” Lolla is the founder of Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water and a passionate educator dedicated to empowering Hawai‘i’s Rainwater Harvesters. With a background in geological engineering and decades of experience in groundwater protection, Todd brings real-world expertise to every class and consultation. Since founding UTCW in 2017, he has hosted 125+ free community classes—putting families in control of their water, health, and future.
Building a resilient Hawai‘i—one system at a time.
Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC history
Finalist Hawai'i Business Plan Competition Oct 2018.
Opened storefront in Pahoa , Hawaii 2019
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2020
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2021
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2022
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2023
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2024
Received "Best of East Hawai'i" 2025
In December 2025, our storefront closed in the Pāhoa Marketplace
following a policy change that ended subleasing.
As of January 2026, Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water operates exclusively online, continuing to provide local services across Hawai‘i.
Remember—if you're on catchment are now the Water Department.
The quality of your water is a direct link to the quality of your health.
Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water is raising the bar for clean water in Hawai‘i—because standards matter.
In Hawai'i there are no regulations or safeguards for catchment systems, homeowners must protect themselves. That’s why UTCW empowers you to verify credentials before anyone works on your rainwater catchment system. Ask if they are ARCSA members—and check for yourself.
Too often, well-intentioned but unqualified individuals arrive claiming expertise, leaving behind costly mistakes: roofs painted with improper coatings, unnecessary tank draining, advice to skip mineral balancing, or systems installed with wet conveyance. We’ve seen the damage—and we’ve heard the stories over the past eight years.
You deserve better.
UTCW educates catchment users to become informed, confident Rainwater Harvesters—so you can make smart decisions, demand professional standards, and protect your water supply and your health.
In Hawai'i there are no regulations or safeguards for catchment systems, homeowners must protect themselves. That’s why UTCW empowers you to verify credentials before anyone works on your rainwater catchment system. Ask if they are ARCSA members—and check for yourself.
Too often, well-intentioned but unqualified individuals arrive claiming expertise, leaving behind costly mistakes: roofs painted with improper coatings, unnecessary tank draining, advice to skip mineral balancing, or systems installed with wet conveyance. We’ve seen the damage—and we’ve heard the stories over the past eight years.
You deserve better.
UTCW educates catchment users to become informed, confident Rainwater Harvesters—so you can make smart decisions, demand professional standards, and protect your water supply and your health.
Your water.
Your responsibility.
Our support.
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