Water System Report HI

Kualapuu

EPA ID: HI0000229 · 500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Kualapuu sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 500 people.

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

500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$391K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,591
Median Household Income
1,348
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kualapuu serves a community with a median household income of $56,591 and an estimated 1,348 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Kualapuu'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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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

Kualapuu (EPA ID: HI0000229) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kualapuu (HI0000229) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kualapuu water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kualapuu serve?

Kualapuu serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Kualapuu 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
10
Unknown Material
162
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 500
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kualapuu meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kualapuu serve?
Kualapuu serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kualapuu's water source?
Kualapuu draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kualapuu's service area?
The Kualapuu service area has a median household income of $56,591. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kualapuu get its water?
Kualapuu'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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