WaiHome is a small research and development startup founded in 2021 and located on the North Shore of Oahu, a place famous for surfing, and infamous for the illegal residential cesspools that pollute the idyllic coastline. WaiHome specializes in proprietary wastewater treatment and reuse solutions that the average Hawaiian homeowner can afford. The company is dedicated to turning the financial burden of wastewater treatment into an opportunity for sustainable and beautiful development. In Hawaii, there are currently an estimated 88,000 cesspools still in operation today. This stockpile of outdated systems is polluting the groundwater and contributing to the degradation of coastal ecosystems. The State of Hawaii has banned their use beyond 2050. Unfortunately, the average cost of an upgrade to the current onsite treatment standard - a septic tank with leachfield - will cost an average of $23,000. A cost that over 90% of Hawaiian homeowners cannot afford. Beyond that, septic tanks have a well documented history of failure in Hawaii where high groundwater levels, steep slopes, and small lot sizes limit system effectiveness. WaiHome is working hard to address this issue with smart, simple, and cost efficient wastewater treatment solutions.
