A91/100
KEKAHA-WAIMEA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,998 people · Hawaii
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
HI0000406
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About KEKAHA-WAIMEA
Is KEKAHA-WAIMEA water safe to drink?
KEKAHA-WAIMEA water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KEKAHA-WAIMEA detected?
51 contaminants were tested in KEKAHA-WAIMEA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does KEKAHA-WAIMEA have any EPA violations?
Yes, KEKAHA-WAIMEA has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MR.
How many people does KEKAHA-WAIMEA serve?
KEKAHA-WAIMEA serves approximately 5,998 people, Hawaii. The system provides water to 1 community: Kekaha (Dow).
What type of water does KEKAHA-WAIMEA provide?
KEKAHA-WAIMEA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is HI0000406.
How does KEKAHA-WAIMEA compare to other utilities in Hawaii?
KEKAHA-WAIMEA scores 91/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Hawaii state page for a full comparison of water systems.