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Attention Rainwater Harvesters!

6/5/2023

News You Need To Know Series Continues

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.

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!

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.

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."

"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!

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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Friendly Reminder . . .

2/21/2023

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Hilo Bay and along the Hamakua Coast of Hawai‘i Island has a Brown Water Advisory.

2/13/2023

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The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.

Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.

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Lead in Catchment Systems

2/1/2023

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Revitalize Puna Community Event

1/25/2023

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Saturday, February 4th at the Billy Kenoi Park Gym.

Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is part of the “Resource Row”!
We hope that you will join us!

This is a great opportunity to learn what is happening to revitalize Puna!

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Adopt-a-Highway This Saturday!! Join Uncle Tilo in cleaning up the Āina!

1/12/2023

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Come One Come All - Rain or Shine!

T-shirts and Trash Bags Provided.
Team Photo at 8:15am.
Bring water, gloves, hat and wear closed toed shoes!

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Celebrating Uncle Tilo's 59th Birthday!

1/12/2023

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Come celebrate with Uncle Tilo!

1/12/2023

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Understanding Rainwater Harvesting in Hawai'i

1/1/2023

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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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Happy Holidays to you and yours!

12/21/2022

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Hurry in and get your Clean Water supplies:
Gift Bags, Filters, Mineral Pack, Water Test & Gift Cards
before we close for the year!

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With the rainy season here, take actions to minimize illness and deaths from dengue.

12/12/2022

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Dengue is one of the fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases. Worldwide, the incidence of dengue has increased 30-fold over the past 50 years. Dengue is a major public health concern as it can develop into a potentially fatal form called “severe dengue”.
Of an estimated 2.5 billion people at risk for dengue globally, about 70% live in Asia Pacific countries. Climate conditions, unclean environments, unplanned urban settlements and rapid urbanization can lead to increased mosquito breeding, especially in urban and semi-urban areas

Health workers in dengue-endemic areas must be able to recognize the symptoms of dengue and the warning signs of severe dengue, do diagnostic tests and provide life-saving care. Also, families need to know what symptoms to look for and where to get early medical attention. This is especially urgent with the rainy season coming.

Act early to save lives
There is no specific treatment for dengue but early detection, improved clinical management and access to proper medical care for severe dengue can reduce fatality rates. Appropriate home care with adequate hydration and rest during the early stages can minimize the risk of the disease becoming severe.

Tips to Rid Your Community of Mosquito Breeding Sites

Clean rain gutters to allow water to flow freely.
Remove old tires or drill drainage holes in tires used for playground equipment.
Store plastic wading pools inside or turn them upside down when not in use.
Turn over or remove clay pots and plastic containers.
Dispose of all empty beverage containers, plastic wrappers, discarded toys, etc.
Check for trapped water in plastic or canvas tarps used to cover boats, pools, etc. Arrange the tarp to drain the water.
Pump out bilges in boats. Turn canoes and small boats upside down for storage.
Replace water in bird baths at least twice a week.
Remove pet food and water dishes that are not being used.
Flush livestock water troughs twice a week.
Don't leave garbage can lids lying upside down. Be sure water does not collect in the bottom of garbage cans.
Flush water in the bottom of plant holders twice a week.
Fix dripping outside water faucets.
Turn wheelbarrows upside down when stored outside.
Check around construction sites or do-it-yourself improvements to ensure that proper backfilling and grading prevent drainage problems.
Check ornamental ponds, tree holes and water-holding low areas for mosquito larvae. Call the nearest Mosquito Control Office (see below) if you find, or suspect, mosquito larvae are present.
If ditches do not flow and contain stagnant water for one week or longer, they can produce large numbers of mosquitoes. Report such conditions to a Mosquito Control Office. Do not attempt to clear these ditches because they may be protected by wetland regulations.

The more you know the healthier you and your family can be

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The absolute best give to give to yourself, family, friends and neighbors is the Gift of Clean Water!

12/2/2022

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These bags contain an Acid Rain Mineral Pack, Test Strips, and E coli & Coliform Test and some extra goodies.
Valued at $100. for $75. while supplies last.

Stop into the store and Marion will assist you in all your Clean Water needs.

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Give yourself and family members the gift of Clean Water for the holidays!

12/2/2022

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The quality of your water is a direct link to the quality of your health.

If you're still using UV on your catchment system there are a few things you should know.

NSF/ANSI 55 separates UV water purification systems into two distinct classes. Class A UV water systems should be used with well or surface water (streams, lakes, etc.) and are designed to inactivate and/or remove microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts from contaminated water. Class A UV systems are not intended for the treatment of water with an obvious contamination or intentional source, such as raw sewage, nor are they intended to convert wastewater to drinking water. They are intended to be installed on visually clear (not colored, cloudy or turbid) water.

Class B UV water systems, on the other hand, should be used with municipal water or treated water and are designed for supplemental bactericidal treatment of disinfected public drinking water, or other drinking water that has been tested and deemed acceptable for human consumption by the state or local health agency having jurisdiction. Class B UV systems are designed to reduce normally occurring, nonpathogenic nuisance microorganisms only. These systems are not intended for the disinfection of microbiologically unsafe water and may not make individual or general cyst claims. Microbiological health effects claims may not be made on Class B systems.

UV systems require power, have mercury in the bulb requiring it be delivered to the toxic waste collection held twice a year, must be changed out every 365 days, maintenance is required to keep quartz sleeve free from debris otherwise it blocks the light, and does not kill anything. The industry calls out Class B units for "inactivates" only. The owner/user of this water ingests everything alive in the hopes it will not reproduce inside of them. Size matters as well, with gallons per minute (GPM) varied for each unit. At a minimum a whole house requires 12 GPM.

According to the University of Hawai'i, Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, Hawai'i County Cooperative Extension Service, "Class B UV lights operate at a lower intensity and are made for treated water, such as county or city water. Check ratings before making a purchase."

Quantum Disinfection - no power required, no chemicals, no maintenance and kills.

Platinum Disinfection for whole house water disinfection is good for 200,000 gallon of water.
On an average this means a family of four lasts approximately 3 years.

The money you spend on electric; approx. $180 per year, time, gas and shopping for and changing out 3 UV bulbs, time & gas delivering old UV bulbs to toxic waste collection, cleaning / replacing the quartz sleeve, etc., you could drink your water with confidence and save a whole lot of $$$. Do the math. It makes total sense to have Quantum on your water supply.

This includes those on wells and municipal water.

For example:

There are many cesspools on the island, if you're on a well at the bottom of the slope - near the ocean - chances are when it rains and these cesspools overflow guess where that water is going....
If you're on municipal water and you didn't get the message there was a Boil Water Advisory....

Learn more of how Quantum Disinfection works :
www.tiloscleanwater.com/quantum-disinfection.html

Platinum for whole house water disinfection
C-1 for Clean Water Station - RV's, Handwashing Stations, Marine
AG - for greenhouse growers, Orchids, Cannabis, Vegetables & Fruit
RO - for Reverse Osmosis
Silver for refrigerator units on municipal water

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Catchment Filters at the best prices in town!

12/2/2022

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If you're in lower Puna you must drive through the turn-a-bout to get out, driving right past Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC
where the best prices for catchment filter are located. Stop by, say hello to Marion and get you water filters today!

They make great stocking stuffers!

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Do you have a Floating Intake Line?

12/2/2022

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Did you know?
The cleanest water inside a catchment resides about 6" to 10" from the top. Without a Floating Intake chances are you're sucking water from very near the bottom of the tank where all the organic matter is.

A Floating intake line rest several inches below the surface water and pulls in the cleanest water available keeping your catchment appliances including filters clearer longer.

The more you know how to achieve clean water the healthier you and your family will be.
These make great holiday gifts!
Join Uncle Tilo's First Saturday's Empowerment through Education for Clean Water! FREE!

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Do you know the function and benefits of a First Flush System on catchment systems especially during an eruption?

12/2/2022

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A diverter can be installed just before your tank or near the downspouts. As it begins to rain and water comes down from the roof and gutters it flows from pipes into the diverter. The diverter fills up with the first flush of rain from the roof. Once the diverter is full, the cleaner water flows into the tank.

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Every catchment system needs Leaf Eaters.

12/2/2022

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Leaf Eaters are a type of rain head used to filter contaminates out of the downpipes leading to your rainwater tank. These leaf eaters will not only filter leaves but also debris such as mosquitoes/insects and other pests. This improves your water quality as well as prevents clogging/blockages in your rainwater pipework.

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​News You Need To Know Series Continues​

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

Your personal water supply!

Change your Water Quality – Change your Health!

As Rainwater Harvesters it is up to YOUto provide your family pathogen free water from your catchment system.​Invest in your water supply.​Invest in your personal sustainability.Invest in your contribution towardsGlobal Showcase in water sustainability for Hawai'i.

Important information about waterborne diseases

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

​The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.

Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.

Saturday, February 4th at the Billy Kenoi Park Gym.​

​​Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is part of the “Resource Row”!We hope that you will join us!

Come One Come All - Rain or Shine!​T-shirts and Trash Bags Provided.Team Photo at 8:15am.Bring water, gloves, hat and wear closed toed shoes!

Hurry in and get your Clean Water supplies:Gift Bags, Filters, Mineral Pack, Water Test & Gift Cardsbefore we close for the year!

The more you know the healthier you and your family can be

They make great stocking stuffers!

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News You Need To Know Series Continues

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

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.

The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.

Saturday, February 4th at the Billy Kenoi Park Gym.

Uncle Tilo's Clean Water LLC is part of the “Resource Row”!
We hope that you will join us!

Come One Come All - Rain or Shine!

T-shirts and Trash Bags Provided.
Team Photo at 8:15am.
Bring water, gloves, hat and wear closed toed shoes!

Hurry in and get your Clean Water supplies:
Gift Bags, Filters, Mineral Pack, Water Test & Gift Cards
before we close for the year!