Water System Report HI

Wailuku

EPA ID: HI0000212 · 74,511 people served · 5 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Wailuku has supplied tap water to 74,511 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
74,511
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.018475 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$946K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$99,224
Median Household Income
102,143
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wailuku serves a community with a median household income of $99,224 and an estimated 102,143 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wailuku's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 $1,320
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,248
Total Estimated Cost $2,568

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,780
10 years
$5,560
20 years
$11,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,568 (one-time) vs. $5,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Wailuku (EPA ID: HI0000212) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 74,511 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
96732 0.018475 mg/L Yes N/A
96793 0.00088 mg/L No N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wailuku (HI0000212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wailuku water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Wailuku serve?

Wailuku serves approximately 74,511 people across 5 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Wailuku get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(808) 270-7816
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
200 South High Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793

Contact information from Wailuku Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Wailuku Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Wailuku Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
696

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
293
Galvanized — Replacement Required
13,359
Unknown Material
9,337
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 2016-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 74,511
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

Is water from Wailuku safe to drink?
Wailuku earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Wailuku meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wailuku serve?
Wailuku serves approximately 74,511 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Wailuku's water source?
Wailuku draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wailuku's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.018475 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Wailuku's service area?
The Wailuku service area has a median household income of $99,224. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wailuku get its water?
Wailuku's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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