Water System Report HI

Haina

EPA ID: HI0000161 ยท 4,563 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Haina (HI0000161): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Haina has supplied tap water to 4,563 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
4,563
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$560K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Haina Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$83,534
Median Household Income
4,759
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Haina serves a community with a median household income of $83,534 and an estimated 4,759 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Haina'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Haina (EPA ID: HI0000161) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 4,563 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96727 in Honokaa.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by HI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Haina (HI0000161) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haina water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Haina in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Haina serve?

Haina serves approximately 4,563 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Haina 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
87

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Haina safe to drink?
Haina earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Haina meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Haina serve?
Haina serves approximately 4,563 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Haina's water source?
Haina draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Haina's service area?
The Haina service area has a median household income of $83,534. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Haina get its water?
Haina'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Haina Water Quality Report, HI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000161/
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