Water System Report HI

Kalaheo-koloa

EPA ID: HI0000434 ยท 12,660 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kalaheo-koloa (HI0000434): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Kalaheo-koloa: clean, five years, 12,660 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,660
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$817K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kalaheo-koloa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,139
Median Household Income
15,285
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kalaheo-koloa serves a community with a median household income of $102,139 and an estimated 15,285 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Kalaheo-koloa'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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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 $2,067
Total Estimated Cost $2,067

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

Kalaheo-koloa (EPA ID: HI0000434) is a community water system in Hawaii that serves approximately 12,660 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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.

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: 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 Kalaheo-koloa (HI0000434) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalaheo-koloa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kalaheo-koloa 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 Kalaheo-koloa serve?

Kalaheo-koloa serves approximately 12,660 people across 4 ZIP codes in Hawaii.

Where does Kalaheo-koloa 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
522

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kalaheo-koloa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kalaheo-koloa serve?
Kalaheo-koloa serves approximately 12,660 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Kalaheo-koloa's water source?
Kalaheo-koloa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kalaheo-koloa's service area?
The Kalaheo-koloa service area has a median household income of $102,139. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kalaheo-koloa get its water?
Kalaheo-koloa'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.). Kalaheo-koloa, HI: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000434/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kalaheo-koloa, HI: Serves 13K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/hi0000434/}
}
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