Water System Report HI

Wailuku

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wailuku (HI0000212): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
74,511
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท 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 A

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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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

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.

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.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Wailuku (HI0000212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wailuku water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wailuku 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 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.

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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 A 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.
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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wailuku, HI: Serves 75K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000212/
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  title  = {{Wailuku, HI: Serves 75K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000212/}
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