Hawaiian Springs Water Secures Placement in ABC Stores Statewide

[Kea‘au, HI – June 26, 2025] – Hawaiian Springs Water (HSW), the only true Hawaiian artesian bottled water—captured and bottled at its source on the Big Island—has secured statewide placement in ABC Stores, Hawaii’s largest and most iconic convenience store chain. Distribution is managed by Pint Size Hawaii, expanding access to one of the island’s most authentic and sustainable bottled waters.

While other brands like Waiakea do some bottling on the island, HSW remains the only Hawaiian artesian water that is both sourced and bottled directly at the natural spring in Kea‘au—never purified, trucked in bulk, or bottled offshore. This ensures that HSW maintains the natural alkaline pH, mineral content, and clean, smooth taste that only true artesian sourcing can provide.

“Hawaiian Springs Water is the only artesian water in Hawaii bottled directly at the source—and that’s not just a marketing line, it’s a fact,” said Bill Sipper, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Hawaiian Springs Water and Managing Partner at Cascadia Managing Brands. “With ABC Stores now on board and our full-scale turnaround in motion—spanning production, operations, logistics, sales, and marketing—we’re rebuilding this brand the right way: locally, sustainably, and with pride.”

Under the leadership of Cascadia Managing Brands (CMB), Hawaiian Springs is undergoing a complete revitalization. CMB is driving strategic improvements across every function of the business—from plant operations and quality control to sales execution and brand positioning—while restoring jobs and manufacturing on the Big Island.

The environmental and product integrity benefits of bottling at the source are significant. Some competing brands transport water in bulk to mainland facilities, increasing carbon emissions and risking taste degradation or contamination due to temperature shifts and packaging exposure. By maintaining a fully on-island operation, HSW avoids these compromises.

In contrast, Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water received an FDA warning and initiated a voluntary recall in 2024 following consumer complaints about floating particles and mold in bottled product—an event classified by the FDA as a Class II health risk. Hawaiian Springs Water has never faced such issues and adheres to stringent quality and safety protocols at its Kea‘au facility.

ABC Stores will now carry HSW as their exclusive Hawaiian artesian offering, alongside a limited selection of purified water brands such as Aloha and Blue Diamond.

This milestone reflects Hawaiian Springs Water’s commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and delivering the highest-quality water Hawaii has to offer.