Water System Report HI

Kealia

EPA ID: HI0000423 · 260 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Kealia has stayed completely violation-free for its 260 residents.

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

A · 88
Avg Safety Score
260
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$873K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$98,229
Median Household Income
26,953
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kealia serves a community with a median household income of $98,229 and an estimated 26,953 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Kealia'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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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

Kealia (EPA ID: HI0000423) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)

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 Kealia (HI0000423) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kealia water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kealia serve?

Kealia serves approximately 260 people across 3 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Kealia 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
72
Unknown Material
11
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 260
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 Kealia safe to drink?
Kealia earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Kealia meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kealia serve?
Kealia serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kealia's water source?
Kealia draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kealia's service area?
The Kealia service area has a median household income of $98,229. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kealia get its water?
Kealia'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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