Olowalu
EPA ID: HI0000209 · 100 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Olowalu carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 100 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Olowalu Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Olowalu serves a community with a median household income of $94,360 and an estimated 80,302 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Olowalu'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.
About 2% of homes in Maui 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
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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
Olowalu (EPA ID: HI0000209) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Olowalu (HI0000209) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olowalu water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Olowalu has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Olowalu serve?
Olowalu serves approximately 100 people across 4 ZIP codes in Hawaii.
Where does Olowalu 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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