Water System Report HI

Kilauea

EPA ID: HI0000407 · 3,420 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Kilauea has supplied tap water to 3,420 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
3,420
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$96,434
Median Household Income
23,157
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kilauea serves a community with a median household income of $96,434 and an estimated 23,157 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?

Groundwater

Kilauea'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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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 $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Kilauea (EPA ID: HI0000407) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 3,420 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kilauea (HI0000407) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilauea water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kilauea serve?

Kilauea serves approximately 3,420 people across 3 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Kilauea 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
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,569
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: 3,420
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 Kilauea safe to drink?
Kilauea 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?
Kilauea meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kilauea serve?
Kilauea serves approximately 3,420 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kilauea's water source?
Kilauea draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kilauea's service area?
The Kilauea service area has a median household income of $96,434. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kilauea get its water?
Kilauea'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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