Water System Report HI

Gay & Robinson

EPA ID: HI0000417 · 1,271 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Gay & Robinson earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,271 people.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
1,271
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$712K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gay & Robinson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$90,452
Median Household Income
6,066
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gay & Robinson serves a community with a median household income of $90,452 and an estimated 6,066 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Gay & Robinson'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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

GAY & ROBINSON (EPA ID: HI0000417) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 1,271 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

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 Gay & Robinson (HI0000417) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gay & Robinson water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gay & Robinson serve?

Gay & Robinson serves approximately 1,271 people across 3 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Gay & Robinson 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
352
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: 1,271
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 Gay & Robinson safe to drink?
Gay & Robinson 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?
Gay & Robinson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gay & Robinson serve?
Gay & Robinson serves approximately 1,271 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Gay & Robinson's water source?
Gay & Robinson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gay & Robinson's service area?
The Gay & Robinson service area has a median household income of $90,452. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gay & Robinson get its water?
Gay & Robinson'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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