Kapalua
EPA ID: HI0000204 · 4,200 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kapalua (HI0000204): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Kapalua has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 4,200 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kapalua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Kapalua serves a community with a median household income of $94,229 and an estimated 21,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Kapalua'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Kapalua (EPA ID: HI0000204) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 4,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 96761 in Lahaina.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 96761 - Lahaina
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kapalua (HI0000204) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kapalua water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kapalua 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 Kapalua serve?
Kapalua serves approximately 4,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.
Where does Kapalua 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kapalua Water Quality Report, HI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000204/
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