Water System Report HI

Waiawa Correctional Facility

EPA ID: HI0000348 · 444 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Waiawa Correctional Facility has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 444 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
444
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$798K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$115,723
Median Household Income
243,753
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waiawa Correctional Facility serves a community with a median household income of $115,723 and an estimated 243,753 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Waiawa Correctional Facility'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Honolulu County, Hawaii rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

WAIAWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (EPA ID: HI0000348) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 444 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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 Waiawa Correctional Facility (HI0000348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waiawa Correctional Facility water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Waiawa Correctional Facility serve?

Waiawa Correctional Facility serves approximately 444 people across 7 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Waiawa Correctional Facility get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
19
Unknown Material
8
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: 444
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

Is water from Waiawa Correctional Facility safe to drink?
Waiawa Correctional Facility has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Waiawa Correctional Facility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Waiawa Correctional Facility serve?
Waiawa Correctional Facility serves approximately 444 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Waiawa Correctional Facility's water source?
Waiawa Correctional Facility draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Waiawa Correctional Facility's service area?
The Waiawa Correctional Facility service area has a median household income of $115,723. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waiawa Correctional Facility get its water?
Waiawa Correctional Facility'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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