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Maui Highlands

EPA ID: HI0000256 ยท 26 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Maui Highlands (HI0000256): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Maui Highlands - the supplier serving 26 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

26
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$958K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Maui Highlands Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,948
Median Household Income
29,249
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Maui Highlands serves a community with a median household income of $87,948 and an estimated 29,249 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Maui Highlands'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

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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 $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Maui Highlands (EPA ID: HI0000256) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 26 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96753 in Kihei.

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.

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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 Maui Highlands (HI0000256) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maui Highlands water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Maui Highlands 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 Maui Highlands serve?

Maui Highlands serves approximately 26 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Maui Highlands get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Maui Highlands meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Maui Highlands serve?
Maui Highlands serves approximately 26 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Maui Highlands's water source?
Maui Highlands draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Maui Highlands's service area?
The Maui Highlands service area has a median household income of $87,948. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Maui Highlands get its water?
Maui Highlands'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.

How to cite this page

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