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Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water

Waiakea is bottled volcanic water from Hawaii. Buy it online, direct or in grocery stores.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Waiakea sells cases on its own site. Its store locator lists nearby shops. Some grocery chains and warehouse clubs stock it. Check stock first.

Professional insight

Beverage buyers check size, pack count and source. Then they compare case prices.

  • Compare cost per liter across bottle sizes.
  • Marketplace listings should say sold by the brand.
  • Store bottles out of sun; heat affects plastic taste.
  • Boxed 10 L formats suit offices better than cases.

Check the label

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Waiakea water facts

Source
Mauna Loa, Hawaii
Drawn from a well outside Hilo.
pH
7.6 to 8.2
Naturally alkaline, per the brand.
Bottle
100% rPET
Some lines come in aluminum.

The water filters through porous lava rock. That adds silica, magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium.

Types

FormatBest for
300 ml bottlesLunch boxes and kids
500 ml bottlesGym bags and travel
1 L bottlesDesk or car
Sparkling cans or bottlesA soda swap
10 L and 15 L boxesOffices and households

Ways to save

  • Buy 24-packs rather than single bottles.
  • Check for a subscribe and save option online.
  • Warehouse club packs may cost less per bottle.
  • Boxed water cuts cost per liter for heavy use.

Cost per liter

Calculator
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Cost per liter$2.50

Storage

  • Keep cases in a cool, dark spot.
  • Store away from cleaning products and fuel.
  • Chill only what you will drink soon.
  • Finish opened bottles within a day or two.

Common questions

Is Waiakea spring water?
It is volcanic water from a deep well on the Big Island.
Does Waiakea ship outside the US?
Check the brand's shipping page. Some resellers ship abroad.
Is Waiakea sold at Costco?
Some warehouses carry multi-packs. Stock varies by location.