Hawaii · 24 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hawaii County, HI
24 community water systems serving Hawaii County reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,972 of unknown material. The most are in Hawaiian Beaches.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Hawaii average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Hawaii County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian BeachesHawaiian Shores Dho | 0 | 51 | 39 | 3.5% |
| Hawaiian ShoresHawaiian Shores Dho | 0 | 2 | 455 | 0.4% |
| WaikoloaWaikoloa (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 1,408 | 0% |
| Kohala Ranch Water Co.Kohala Joint Venture | 0 | 0 | 704 | 0% |
| Kona Water Service CompanyKona | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0% |
| Waiki'I RanchWaikii Ranch (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| Wood ValleyPahala | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| HiloHilo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North KonaNorth Kona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South KohalaSouth Kohala | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South KonaSouth Kona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Olaa-Mountain ViewOlaa-Mt.View | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North KohalaNorth Kohala | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HainaHaina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaii Volcanoes Nat.ParkHvnp (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waiohinu-NaalehuWaiohinu-Naalehu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PapaikouPapaikou | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KaupulehuKona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| LalamiloLalamilo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PahoaPahoa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PepeekeoPepeekeo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PahalaPahala | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Laupahoehoe-KapehuLaupahoehoe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian Ocean View EstatesKona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Hawaii County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hawaii County reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,972 of unknown material.
Which Hawaii County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hawaiian Beaches (51), Hawaiian Shores (2).
How do I check my home in Hawaii County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.