Water System Report HI

Kona Water Service Company

EPA ID: HI0000165 · 260 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Kona Water Service Company stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 260 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

260
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$687K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kona Water Service Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,545
Median Household Income
7,407
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kona Water Service Company serves a community with a median household income of $90,545 and an estimated 7,407 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

Kona Water Service Company'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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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 $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Kona Water Service Company (EPA ID: HI0000165) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96738 in Waikoloa.

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 Kona Water Service Company (HI0000165) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kona Water Service Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kona Water Service Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kona Water Service Company serve?

Kona Water Service Company serves approximately 260 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Kona Water Service Company 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
252
Unknown Material
0
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 260
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?
Kona Water Service Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kona Water Service Company serve?
Kona Water Service Company serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kona Water Service Company's water source?
Kona Water Service Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kona Water Service Company's service area?
The Kona Water Service Company service area has a median household income of $90,545. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kona Water Service Company get its water?
Kona Water Service Company'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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