Water System Report HI

Hanalei

EPA ID: HI0000403 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Hanalei: clean, five years, 500 residents.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$132,115
Median Household Income
1,438
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hanalei serves a community with a median household income of $132,115 and an estimated 1,438 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Hanalei'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 Kauai 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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

Hanalei (EPA ID: HI0000403) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96714 in Hanalei.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

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 Hanalei (HI0000403) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanalei water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hanalei serve?

Hanalei serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Hawaii.

Where does Hanalei 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
0
Unknown Material
403
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 2021-01-01 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

Is water from Hanalei safe to drink?
Hanalei 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?
Hanalei meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hanalei serve?
Hanalei serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hanalei's water source?
Hanalei draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hanalei's service area?
The Hanalei service area has a median household income of $132,115. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hanalei get its water?
Hanalei'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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