Living in Hawaii is paradise — until your water bill shows up. If you’ve ever opened that envelope and felt your stomach drop, this one’s for you. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, and in this video I break down how Hawaii’s smart water meter rollout can save the average homeowner around $2,000 a year — and why it matters whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying to stop donating money to a leak in your yard.

Here’s the truth most people miss: you’re not just paying for the water you use. You’re paying for the water you waste. The EPA estimates the average household loses 10,000 gallons a year to leaks — a running toilet, a cracked irrigation line, a silent drip nobody notices. On the mainland that’s annoying. In Hawaii, where water rates are some of the highest in the nation, it’s a second mortgage payment.

The good news: the Honolulu Board of Water Supply is rolling out its AMI program — Advanced Metering Infrastructure. These new cellular smart meters replace the old analog dials and send your water usage to the cloud multiple times a day. Paired with the free EyeOnWater app, you get a leak alert on your phone the same day instead of finding out 30 days later when the bill lands. Catch a leak in hour 24, not day 30 — that’s where the $2,000 lives.

And here’s the part that matters for your home’s value: smart-home features and a documented history of efficient, leak-protected water usage are exactly what today’s buyers want. A home that proves it was maintained sells for more. In this market, maintenance equals value.
In this video:

✔️ Why your Hawaii water bill is so high (and what you’re really paying for)

✔️ How the Board of Water Supply AMI smart meters work

✔️ Setting up EyeOnWater leak alerts

✔️ How smart-home upgrades boost resale value

✔️ What to do if you still have an analog meter

📲 Thinking of buying or selling in Hawaii — or investing from overseas? Let’s talk.

Jason Wong (PB), MBA — Principal Broker, Island Dragonfly LLC

🌐 https://jasonwong.us · https://islanddragonfly.com

Serving Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi & Lānaʻi — residential & commercial. Excellence since 2004.

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