Water System Report HI

Hanapepe-eleele

EPA ID: HI0000404 ยท 5,592 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hanapepe-eleele (HI0000404): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Hanapepe-eleele has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 5,592 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,592
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$800K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hanapepe-eleele Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,677
Median Household Income
8,659
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hanapepe-eleele serves a community with a median household income of $113,677 and an estimated 8,659 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

Hanapepe-eleele'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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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

Hanapepe-eleele (EPA ID: HI0000404) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 5,592 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Hanapepe-eleele (HI0000404) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanapepe-eleele water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hanapepe-eleele 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 Hanapepe-eleele serve?

Hanapepe-eleele serves approximately 5,592 people across 2 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Hanapepe-eleele get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
174

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hanapepe-eleele meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hanapepe-eleele serve?
Hanapepe-eleele serves approximately 5,592 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hanapepe-eleele's water source?
Hanapepe-eleele draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hanapepe-eleele's service area?
The Hanapepe-eleele service area has a median household income of $113,677. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hanapepe-eleele get its water?
Hanapepe-eleele'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hanapepe-eleele Water Quality Report, HI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000404/
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