In Hawaiʻi cesspool pollution is a problem, mandatory upgrades are unaffordable, and traditional septic systems are unreliable.
Water Infrastructure designed in Hawai'i for Hawai'i.
WaiHome was founded in 2021 on the Island of Oahu from a simple realization: wastewater “solutions” in Hawai‛i were failing. Cesspools remain massive polluters, and septic upgrades are financially unfeasible. The Pacific has always been a story of how to live with water - by reimagining wastewater technologies we seek to take the waste out of wastewater.
Water Infrastructure designed in Hawai'i for Hawai'i.
WaiHome was founded in 2021 on the Island of Oahu from a simple realization: wastewater “solutions” in Hawai‛i were failing. Cesspools remain massive polluters, and septic upgrades are financially unfeasible. The Pacific has always been a story of how to live with water - by reimagining wastewater technologies we seek to take the waste out of wastewater.
We need change, but so does the wastewater industry. Instead of catching up to the mainland; let's lead with solutions designed for the Islands. Here are a few critical reasons change can't come soon enough.
| Location
Nearly 35% of homes still rely on cesspools, many located in flood-prone or high groundwater zones. This means that 53 million gallons of untreated sewage enters our ground and coasts every day.
| Regulatory Pressure
New cesspools have been banned statewide. By 2050, 84,000 existing cesspools must be upgraded or replaced. Without affordable solutions, this deadline is impossible.
| Insufficient Choices
In coastal regions, septic systems and ATU’s frequently fail due to high groundwater tables. They’re unaffordable because of excavation. They’re unrealistic because of the large land areas they require.
| Cost of Excavation
“Approximately 97% of all residents with cesspools… would be financially burdened by the cost to convert.” -DOH. Septic systems cost between $30,000-$60,000.
Our Team
Fully located on Oahu: we are equal stakeholders in keeping sewage out of the coasts.
James Roberts
Founder, CEO, Process Engineer
A creative visionary leading process innovation and business growth.
Gregory Wong
Founder, COO, Product Engineer
Manages creative visionary.
Dr. Natasha Keshishian
Architectural Consultant
On a mission to make sewage sexy.
Scott Parsons
Manufacturing Technican
Olympic river kayaker makes good on protecting the waters he once paddled.
Will Gotanda
Product Development Engineer
Just joined the team, will update when we know him better.
Thank you to our supporters that provided us a combined 2.6 million in research and development funding.
