Hawaii · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kauai County, HI
11 community water systems serving Kauai County reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 169 of unknown material. The most are in Pacific Missile Range Facility.
<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 0.7%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Kauai County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Missile Range FacilityPmrf Housing (Dho) | 0 | 16 | 26 | 3.3% |
| KealiaKealia (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Anahola Farm LotsAnahola Farm Lots (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Lihue-KapaaLihue-Kapaa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kalaheo-KoloaKalaheo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PrincevillePrinceville (Dho) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kekaha-WaimeaKekaha (Dow) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hanapepe-EleeleHanapepe-Eleele (Dow) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KilaueaKilauea (Dow) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| AnaholaAnahola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gay & RobinsonKaumakani | 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 Kauai County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kauai County reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 169 of unknown material.
Which Kauai County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pacific Missile Range Facility (16).
How do I check my home in Kauai 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.