CITY REPORT HI

Puunene, HI Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)

Name: Water Quality Data for Puunene, HI
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Puunene: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Puunene's tap water quality puts it in HI's upper tier - health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.

How Puunene Compares

Puunene88/100

Hawaii avg79/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

A · 88

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Who Supplies Your Water in Puunene

As of current federal records, Puunene, HI is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.

Kailua
Serves ~90 people

A

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Puunene, Hawaii, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 90 people.

No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Puunene as of the latest reporting period.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Puunene: A (88/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Puunene water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Puunene
0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
96784	A	Kailua	90

All ZIP Codes in Puunene

96784 [A]

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Updated daily.

Health Outcomes in Puunene

10.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.9%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.3% ↑

Diabetes 12.2% ↑

Mental Health 14.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Puunene, HI

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

88/100 safety score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Puunene, HI?

Puunene has an average water safety score of 88/100 (Grade A). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does Puunene compare to Hawaii average?

Puunene has an average water safety score of 88/100, which is above the Hawaii state average of 79/100.

How many water systems serve Puunene?

Puunene is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 90 people.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Puunene, HI Water Safety: 88/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/cities/hi/puunene/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-cities-hi-puunene,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Puunene, HI Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/hi/puunene/}
}

Data as of July 2026.