Water System Report HI

Hawaiian Beaches

EPA ID: HI0000117 · 3,546 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Hawaiian Beaches's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,546 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
3,546
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$372K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hawaiian Beaches Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$74,633
Median Household Income
37,818
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hawaiian Beaches serves a community with a median household income of $74,633 and an estimated 37,818 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hawaiian Beaches's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Hawaii County, Hawaii rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

HAWAIIAN BEACHES (EPA ID: HI0000117) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 3,546 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hawaiian Beaches (HI0000117) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawaiian Beaches water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hawaiian Beaches has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hawaiian Beaches serve?

Hawaiian Beaches serves approximately 3,546 people across 3 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Hawaiian Beaches get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
51
Galvanized — Replacement Required
39
Unknown Material
1,361
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,546
Reported to Hawaii

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hawaiian Beaches safe to drink?
Hawaiian Beaches earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Hawaiian Beaches meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hawaiian Beaches serve?
Hawaiian Beaches serves approximately 3,546 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hawaiian Beaches's water source?
Hawaiian Beaches draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hawaiian Beaches's service area?
The Hawaiian Beaches service area has a median household income of $74,633. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hawaiian Beaches get its water?
Hawaiian Beaches's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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