Water System Report HI

Waiki'i Ranch

EPA ID: HI0000162 · 102 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Waiki'i Ranch shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 102 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

102
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$725K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waiki'i Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,177
Median Household Income
13,326
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waiki'i Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $98,177 and an estimated 13,326 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

Waiki'i Ranch'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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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

Waiki'i Ranch (EPA ID: HI0000162) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 102 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96743 in Kamuela.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Waiki'i Ranch (HI0000162) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waiki'i Ranch water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Waiki'i Ranch has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Waiki'i Ranch serve?

Waiki'i Ranch serves approximately 102 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Waiki'i Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
106
Unknown Material
5
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2019-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 102
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

Should I use a water filter?
Waiki'i Ranch meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Waiki'i Ranch serve?
Waiki'i Ranch serves approximately 102 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Waiki'i Ranch's water source?
Waiki'i Ranch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Waiki'i Ranch's service area?
The Waiki'i Ranch service area has a median household income of $98,177. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Waiki'i Ranch get its water?
Waiki'i Ranch'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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