Water Quality Report

Honomu, HI (96728) Home Safety Report

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Papaikou)

0 recorded EPA violations (2021-2026)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 96728 in Honomu, HI contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score N/A
Water Quality No violations
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Evidence unavailable
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
2,203
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$434K
Median Home Value41% below state median ($734K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 96728 in Honomu, Hawaii is mapped to the water system Papaikou (EPA ID: HI0000107). This system provides water to approximately 2,203 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Papaikou HI0000107 2,203 Groundwater
Pepeekeo HI0000106 1,450 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Papaikou (HI0000107) on EPA.gov.

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Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Honomu

Based on local data for ZIP 96728, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 96728 was built around 1951. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Honomu is 1951; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1951 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 96728 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 96728 (primary system: Papaikou), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 96728's water come from?

The recorded water source for Papaikou, a system mapped to ZIP code 96728, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,203 people.

How can I get my water tested in Honomu?

If Papaikou supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 96728?

96728 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hawaii County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Honomu, HI (96728) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/96728/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 96728

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
96710 Hakalau, HI 1.5 mi N/A 0
96783 Pepeekeo, HI 2.6 mi N/A 0
96773 Ninole, HI 5.4 mi N/A 0
96781 Papaikou, HI 5.7 mi N/A 0
96780 Papaaloa, HI 9.7 mi N/A 0
96721 Hilo, HI 10.0 mi N/A 0
96764 Laupahoehoe, HI 10.5 mi N/A 0
96720 Hilo, HI 11.9 mi A 0
96774 Ookala, HI 14.0 mi N/A 0
96776 Paauilo, HI 19.5 mi N/A 0

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