Water System Report HI

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

100
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$833K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,360
Median Household Income
80,302
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 Lead Pipe Replacement
Flood Insurance $1,350
Lead Pipe Replacement $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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

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

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
58
Unknown Material
13
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 100
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Olowalu meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Olowalu serve?
Olowalu serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Olowalu's water source?
Olowalu draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Olowalu's service area?
The Olowalu service area has a median household income of $94,360. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Olowalu get its water?
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.
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