ZipCheckup grade for 96743: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Kamuela, HI (96743): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 100/100
EPA data combined for 6 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: South Kohala)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 96743 in Kamuela, HI contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (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.
- Flood 64 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 100/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 96743 in Kamuela, Hawaii is mapped to the water system South Kohala (EPA ID: HI0000130). This system provides water to approximately 9,612 people from surface water sources.
There are 6 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kohala | HI0000130 | 9,612 | Surface water |
| Waikoloa | HI0000135 | 12,100 | Groundwater |
| North Kohala | HI0000129 | 4,933 | Groundwater |
| Lalamilo | HI0000160 | 1,895 | Groundwater |
| Kohala Ranch Water Company | HI0000151 | 850 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Hawaii
- 96701 (Aiea)
- 96703 (Anahola)
- 96704 (Captain Cook)
- 96705 (Eleele)
- 96706 (Ewa Beach)
- 96707 (Kapolei)
- 96708 (Haiku)
- 96709 (Kapolei)
- 96710 (Hakalau)
- 96712 (Haleiwa)
- 96713 (Hana)
- 96714 (Hanalei)
- 96715 (Hanamaulu)
- 96716 (Hanapepe)
- 96717 (Hauula)
- 96718 (Hawaii National Park)
- 96719 (Hawi)
- 96720 (Hilo)
- 96721 (Hilo)
- 96722 (Princeville)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 96738 (Waikoloa) - 8 mi
- 96727 (Honokaa) - 15 mi
- 96755 (Kapaau) - 16 mi
- 96719 (Hawi) - 18 mi
- 96776 (Paauilo) - 22 mi
- 96774 (Ookala) - 28 mi
- 96740 (Kailua Kona) - 30 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 96725 (Holualoa) - 31 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 96764 (Laupahoehoe) - 31 mi
- 96780 (Papaaloa) - 32 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for South Kohala (HI0000130) on EPA.gov.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 96743 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Kamuela has 64 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 96743 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 96743 (primary system: South Kohala), 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 96743's water come from?
The recorded water source for South Kohala, a system mapped to ZIP code 96743, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,612 people.
How does Kamuela water compare to the national average?
Kamuela's Home Safety Score ranks better than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 90% of ZIP codes within Hawaii.
How can I get my water tested in Kamuela?
If South Kohala 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 96743?
96743 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.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 96743?
FEMA records contain 64 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 96743; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is V15, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Kamuela, HI (96743): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/96743/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 96743
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96738 | Waikoloa, HI | 7.7 mi | A | 0 |
| 96727 | Honokaa, HI | 15.0 mi | A | 0 |
| 96755 | Kapaau, HI | 15.7 mi | A | 0 |
| 96719 | Hawi, HI | 18.1 mi | A | 0 |
| 96776 | Paauilo, HI | 21.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 96774 | Ookala, HI | 28.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 96740 | Kailua Kona, HI | 30.3 mi | A | 1 |
| 96725 | Holualoa, HI | 30.8 mi | A | 1 |
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe, HI | 30.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 96780 | Papaaloa, HI | 31.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
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