Water System Report HI

Kaanapali

EPA ID: HI0000205 ยท 8,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kaanapali (HI0000205): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Kaanapali reported no EPA violations for its service population of 8,000.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$906K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,229
Median Household Income
21,766
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kaanapali 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kaanapali'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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

Kaanapali (EPA ID: HI0000205) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 8,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96761 in Lahaina.

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.

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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 Kaanapali (HI0000205) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaanapali water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kaanapali 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 Kaanapali serve?

Kaanapali serves approximately 8,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Kaanapali 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
116

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

Should I use a water filter?
Kaanapali meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kaanapali serve?
Kaanapali serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kaanapali's water source?
Kaanapali draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kaanapali's service area?
The Kaanapali service area has a median household income of $94,229. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kaanapali get its water?
Kaanapali'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.). Kaanapali Water Quality Report, HI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000205/
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  title  = {{Kaanapali Water Quality Report, HI}},
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