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Understanding Rainwater Harvesting in Hawai'i, Video

9/19/2023

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​Uncle Tilo's First Video Release!
Please Like, Subscribe and Share!

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Make a Splash with Project WET Festival 2023

9/18/2023

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Kaua'i Dept. of Water, Project WET & Uncle Tilo's Clean Water Comes Together!

--Neighbor Island water partners join Kaua`i to host 'Make a Splash'--

LIHUE – Water partners from the neighbor islands along with Kauai-based water agencies joined the Department of Water (DOW) to host the state’s largest and only water education festival, the Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education Today) Festival at the Vidinha Stadium soccer field in Lihue on Friday, Sept. 15th.
“This event is an inspiring demonstration of teamwork, educational connections and the value of water,” said Jonell Kaohelauli’i, DOW’s Information and Education Specialist and Project WET Hawaii's state coordinator. “Water agencies from across the state come together to help teach and inspire students, offering them the knowledge and experience that promotes critical thinking to make informed decisions about how they can contribute to wise water use and environmental stewardship."
DOW hosted 562 fifth grade students and included more than 240 volunteers over a 2-day period at this year's festival. Participating volunteer groups included representatives from their neighbor island offices and state agencies from Kaua`i, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii island.
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‘Make a Splash’ brings together parents, students, teachers, government agencies, local water organizations and businesses to raise awareness for water education and conservation. Students participate in dynamic hands-on activities, games and educational exhibits and learn how this vital natural resource affects water-dependent activities including agriculture, recreation, groundwater, local industries and wildlife habitats. The festival features activities from Project WET, an award-winning curriculum of water education activities, in addition to partner-sponsored activities from local organizations. This year, DOW featured 8 Project WET activities and 3 partner-guided activities from Aqua Engineers, Inc., Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
DOW would like to thank the following water partners for their commitment to water education and their commendable efforts towards making this year’s ‘Make a Splash’ a success: Aqua Engineers, Inc., American Water Works Association-Hawaii Section, Bowers and Kubota, LLC., Carollo Engineers, Inc., DLNR – Aquatic Resources, DLNR – Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Health- Safe Drinking Water Branch, East and West Kaua`i Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Grove Farm Land Corporation, Hawaii Rural Water Association, Hawaii Water Environmental Association, NOAA – Marine Animal Rescue Program, Kapa’a High School JROTC Program, Kaua`i Bus, Kaua`i Farm Bureau, UH-CTAHR, Kaua`i Community College – Early Childhood Education Program, Kodani and Associates Engineers, LLC., The Nature Conservancy, Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water, LLC. and participating DOW staff and retirees.
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The storefront will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 14, here's why:

9/11/2023

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Uncle Tilo and his team will fly to Kauai to represent Rainwater Harvesters
as volunteers once again at the
Kauai’s Department of Water’s 16th Annual “Make a Splash.”

The event welcomes all 5th grade students on Kauai from public, private, immersion charter schools and home school programs. The event provides a unique water education experience with 12 stations that host hands-on, interactive activities and live discussions. Approximately 850-900 attend the event each year.

What a Blast!
The more we learn the more we can teach at Empowerment through Education for Clean Water Classes held 1st Saturdays.
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Both Uncle Tilo and Archer are certified Educators and trained Facilitators for Project WET. If you would like them to come to your school classroom, girl/boy scouts, senior center, etc. call the storefront or email us for details for a 1-hour hands-on fun activity to learn more about water.
808.965.1026
Uncle.tilo@gmail.com
​QuantumCleanWaterStore.com
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Those downwind of the volcano on catchment this message is for you!

9/11/2023

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Rainwater Harvesters must add minerals to their tanks.

Here's why:  The effects on rainwater harvesting (for domestic use) are significant for those living downwind of the eruption.
​Increased levels of acidity for rainfall events are mainly due to the elevated sulfur emissions (presenting as sulfuric acid) as well as additional concentrations of carbonic acid. Acidic rain will eat through brass releasing lead into the water.
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An eruption started at Kilauea Volcano, Halema'uma'u Crater
​around 3:15pm HST September 10, 2023.


When pH measurements for rainfall are on the order of 4-5, neutralizing the acid levels can be handled with the addition of baking soda monthly at a rate of about 1 pound dissolved for every 3,000 gallons of water in a catchment tank (raising alkalinity 20 ppm). Monitoring of the alkalinity levels should be used to maintain acceptable water quality in the range of 40-80 ppm. If using pH test strips, a good rule of thumb would be to maintain a pH lever greater than 6.5.

So, what should you be concerned about when it comes to your health?

Acid Rain by far is the highest concern due to the leaching of heavy metals from plumbing components into your water supply (copper, lead, cadmium, zinc, iron, etc.)

Sulfate Levels – baking soda converts this into a soluble salt similar to Epsom Salt. If left untreated, high sulfate levels promote bacteria growth resulting in a distinctive rotten egg smell.

Concrete Tanks – if you rely on a concrete tank to neutralize your rainwater without extra treatment, think again. Maintaining an alkalinity level of 80-120 ppm in concrete tanks is recommended to prevent structural damage.

NOTE: You’ll need to test the pH levels each time it rains to know how much more baking soda to use or add Uncle Tilo’s Acid Rain Mineral Pack which dissolve continuously.  It may take up to a week to regulate the pH, during this time you may need to add baking soda along with the Acid Rain Mineral Pack.
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Scroll down on this link to learn more about Acid Rain Mineral Pack:
https://www.tiloscleanwater.com/products.html
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Announcing Uncle Tilo's Clean Water Online Store for Quantum Disinfection

9/3/2023

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When you're ready to have pathogen free water
order your Quantum Disinfection from
​https://www.quantumcleanwaterstore.com

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The quality of your water is a direct link to the quality of your health.
Order yours today for better health.

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Feels good to be appreciated

8/30/2023

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original post from April 2020
(original post April 2020)

Fyi--- Uncle Tilo's seems like a really good company with integrity. Though I have not hired him myself I did recently meet him as him and his partner (I forget her name) have decided to begin running the Pahoa Entrepreneur Meetups (on alternate months that the Hilo SBDC is not running them, which they only do quarterly).
So Uncle Tilo (Todd?) and his partner run these meetings to help educate and offer support to other small businesses in the area.
They seemed really helpful, kind and genuine when I met them last month. If I needed a catchment service I would definitely call them based on my interaction with them.
Best wishes!!

​Thank you Rachel M.

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Many Mahalos!

8/27/2023

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We give a deep bow of gratitude to our community for voting
Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC Best of the Best 4 years in a row!
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Are you tired of growing algae in your water tote?

8/8/2023

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Are you tired of growing algae in your water tote?
Uncle Tilo has your solution.
​IBC 275 Gallon Tote Covers now available!

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​Made with 420D Oxford cloth material, it has the function of Waterproof when raining and Anti-UV on a sunny day. With the help of the protective cover of the IBC water storage tank, the formation of algae in the storage tank is largely prevented. Tote covers can protect your water tank from harmful UV rays and prolongs the life of IBC tanks. 

Size: 47.2" x 39.4"x 45.7", fits for 275 gallons IBC rainwater cube.

If the IBC storage tank is placed outdoors without protection, ultraviolet rays will damage the IBC storage tank and its contents. 

There is a drawstring at the bottom to hold the cover in place that will not be blown away by high winds.

​Available at Uncle Tilo's storefront in the Pahoa Marketplace.
Call Mike for availability.
​808.965.1026

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Join the fun this Saturday, August 12!

8/7/2023

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Attention Rainwater Harvesters

7/26/2023

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​Uncle Tilo explains filters types and uses.

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​When we share knowledge and tools for best practices
​the whole Rainwater Harvesting community wins!

​Mahalo for reading.

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FREE COMMUNITY CLASS SERIES  EVERY OTHER TUESDAY  11 AM – 1 PM    Kalani Oceanside Retreat in lower Puna

7/23/2023

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Featuring Uncle Tilo as guest speaker
​Tuesday, July 25 at 11am
​at Kalani's Grow Resilience Community Class Series!

​Grow Resilience   
Join us for this selection of classes and presentations available to the public at our Hale Aloha lanai from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm every other Tuesday from April 18th through September 5th. Classes will focus on topics such as growing your own food, the significance of native crops and canoe species, and methods for more sustainable living. These classes are free for all attendees and are made possible through partnerships with Vibrant Hawai’i and other organizations. We look forward to seeing you there and cultivating a more resilient community with you!

Clean Water = Healthy Communities
Without Clean Water all infranstructure will ultimately fail.

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"When we share requirements for maintenance, upgrades for performance, best practices for water conveyance, and what is required for pathogen free water for household use and consumption, Tilo & Archer have accomplished their goal – Empowerment through Clean Water Education.

Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water team have offered 70+ Free Clean Water Classes at their storefront in the Pahoa Marketplace as well as around the island.

The quality of your water is a direct link to the quality of your health. Clean Water = Healthy Communities! Water is the foundation of all living things. Without Clean Water eventually all infrastructure will fail.

Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water team publishes in the Tribune Herald, Ka’u Calendar, Facebook and Water News on our website monthly education tips for Rainwater Harvesters. They have received Best of Best East Side Hawai’i for 4 years running. The Education tab on their website is a great resource for Rainwater Harvesters to also start."

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Attention Rainwater Harvesters

7/17/2023

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​​Empowerment thru Education for Clean Water
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Brought to you by Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC
TilosCleanWater.com

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​Uncle Tilo's ​News You Need To Know is published in the
​Tribune Herald First Friday each month and Ka'u Calendar monthly
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Attention Rainwater Harvesters!     This new eruption brings vog.

6/8/2023

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Its important to test the pH levels in your tank
and add baking soda and / or Uncle Tilo's Acid Rain Mineral Pack
​to keep the levels between 6.5 and 7.5 to minimize lead exposure.
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If you need test strips or Acid Rain Mineral Pack call Mike at the storefront at 808.965.1026
for availability before making the drive as these items are selling quickly.

The more you know the safer you and your family's water supply will be.
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TilosCleanWater.com
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Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC would be honored to have your vote for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald's 2023 Best of East Hawai'i.

6/8/2023

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Please vote for us in the category of: Best place to purchase pool spa & catchment supplies.
Click here to vote: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/best-of-east-hawaii.../

Please remember to vote on at least 10 categories for you submission to be recorded.

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Thank you in advance for your support!

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Celebrating six months of "News you need to know" series for Rainwater Harvesters

6/8/2023

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Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is dedicated to educating and inspiring Rainwater Harvesters about how water is essential, invaluable, and needs investment to ensure clean, safe water so all Rainwater Harvesters can thrive!

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If you find this information helpful please leave a comment of appreciation below.
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Water is essential, invaluable, and requires investment for health

6/8/2023

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Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is dedicated to educating and inspiring Rainwater Harvesters
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Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is dedicated to educating and inspiring Rainwater Harvesters about how water is essential, invaluable, and needs investment.

Our approach to messaging is that it should be simple, flexible, and effective and to reach audiences outside the Hawaiian Islands. 

​It is important to talk about water in a way that helps people connect water to their daily lives.

 Water is essential for everything we do in life.
Without water, our economy would grind to a halt.


We need water to make a cup of coffee, fight fires, build bridges, and swim on a summer day. We need water to grow food, manufacture blue jeans, and make medicines.

From agriculture to manufacturing, most sectors of our economy rely on water. 

While nature provides water, it takes pipes, pumps, equipment, and Rainwater Harvesters paying attention to deliver clean water to our homes. 

Water infrastructure is largely invisible.
​Because it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind for most people.
Investment in catchment systems must be a top priority.

Rainwater Harvesters provides self reliance
in personal water supply. 

Rainwater Harvesters are environmental stewards, good community partners and innovators.

Rainwater Harvesters create a prosperous and sustainable future when we invest in personal water supply with proper  infrastructure and treatment methods.

Clean Water protects our health.  Water revitalizes neighborhoods and supports community vitality. Water sustains our environment and makes us more resilient.



​​Water is the foundation of life

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Attention Rainwater Harvesters!

6/5/2023

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​News You Need To Know Series Continues
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Empowerment through Education for Clean Water
classes are held First Saturday at the storefront in the Pahoa Marketplace at 10am.
​Bring a chair and join the conversation!
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Happy Earth Day!

4/24/2023

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On this Earth Day, we urge everyone to join us
​in taking action to protect our planet.

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Happy Earth Day everyone! Today, we are reminded of the importance of protecting our planet and its precious resources. Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is dedicated to doing its part to ensure that you make the most of your water, one of the world's most precious resources.

On this Earth Day, we urge everyone to join us in taking action to protect our planet. Whether it's by learning about safe water harvesting, using eco-friendly products, or supporting sustainable companies, every little bit counts.
Let's work together to create a sustainable future for our planet and ensure that future generations have access to clean and safe water. Happy Earth Day!

​#EarthDay #WaterConservation #Sustainability #GoGreen #CleanWater
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What is the best investment strategy for your tax refund?

4/5/2023

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Your personal water supply!

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Change your Water Quality – Change your Health!

​As users of Rainwater for household use and consumption in Hawai’i
there is no oversite or anyone making rules, it is up to us individually.
  


We are responsible for the condition of our water supply,
and the water we consume at our friends, neighbors and family's homes.

Uncle Tilo has offered more than 70 free classes to the community
teaching monthly maintenance techniques, system upgrade options and best practices.

Changing filters, adding chlorine, minerals and a water disinfection method that kills pathogens
are not optional when it comes to you, your family and neighbors’ health.
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Learn more starting with the Education tab on our website: 
https://www.tiloscleanwater.com/rainwater-catchment.html

As Rainwater Harvesters it is up to YOU
to provide your family pathogen free water from your catchment system.

​Invest in your water supply.
​Invest in your personal sustainability.
Invest in your contribution towards
Global Showcase in water sustainability for Hawai'i.

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Slideshow  loaded with education!  Enjoy!

4/5/2023

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Aloha Hilo Friends!     My name is Renee and I am the author of a #1 bestselling book about rainwater harvesting.

4/3/2023

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"I had the fortune of visiting your beautiful island in January 2023.
Welcomed by the amazing Archer and Tilo of 
Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC 
to see how your beautiful island gets rainwater harvesting DONE!
I am from Atlanta, GA, and this was my first time to Hawai'i."
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"I felt so grateful and amazed by the friendliness, resiliency, and beauty of your community and island. So much so that I felt compelled to write a second book about rainwater treatment! In the meantime, I have teamed up with Cassie at Basically Books @bbookshilo to offer my book, "Harvesting Rainwater for Your Homestead in 9 Days or Less" at your local Hilo bookstore!

I got to visit and speak to many people in Hilo, Pahoa, and the surrounding areas through the help of Archer and Tilo, and they recommended that I offer my book through other means besides Amazon. You spoke up, and I heard!

If you are ever passing by Hilo, please be sure to give Cassie and Basically Books a hello. They have been very gracious and kind, and they have informed me that the books are fast leaving their store. If you are on catchment and are in need of advice, be sure to pick up your copy today, or ask Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC for their always-friendly advice.  I hope you enjoy, and your feedback is always welcomed.

You can check out the Amazon page of the book here: https://a.co/d/ganqGZ6
"I am so thrilled to have my hands on this book. With this book, I feel like I definitely have the knowledge to be able to implement my own system and be confident that I chose something that works well for my needs on my property." Laura, Texas
"I spent many, many months planning such a system for my homestead when I wished this book was available back then. It would have saved me tons of researching!" - Danny, Alabama

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see this book in other locations throughout Hawai'i.
Mahalo....Renee"
It was a delight to host this young lady on a mission to make a difference in water!
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Great video on rain and trees. All these lots that have been scraped to their core will have an impact if we continue this behavior.

4/1/2023

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Are you on catchment for you household water supply?

3/31/2023

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Important information about waterborne diseases

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Fix a Leak Week - March 13 - 19, 2023

3/2/2023

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Uncle Tilo has you covered.  Stop by and get your free tablets!

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Fix a Leak Week! Quick, Easy & Free!

Simply drop a couple leak detector tablets into the back of your toilet tank and wait 15 minutes.
As the tablets dissolve, they turn the water blue.
If the water in your toilet bowl has any traces of blue water,
​you have a leaking flapper and it signals that it's time to replace it.

​Boom, just like that you started saving water!  Every drop counts!
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Chlorine & Minerals

3/1/2023

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Empowerment through Education for Clean Water Educational 2023 Series

will be published and featured monthly in the
KeOla Magazine , Ka'u Calendar under , Hamakau News & Tribune Herald's First Friday publications in the Real Estate section.
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Pahoa Marketplace
​​15-2670 Pahoa Village Road
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778

Store Hours

Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm
First Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

808-965-1026

Email

Uncle.Tilo@gmail.com
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