Maui, HI

Moderate Risk (40/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Maui in Hawaii · Population: 164,632

TRI sites such as Maui Electric Co Ltd Kahului Generating Station; Maui Electric Co Ltd Maalaea Generating Station; Maui Electric Co Ltd Miki Basin Generating Station; SDWIS systems such as WAILUKU; MAKAWAO; LAHAINA anchor Maui, HI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 40/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Maui include MAKAWAO; LAHAINA; LOWER KULA, while Maui Electric Co Ltd Kahului Generating Station leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 21 / peak 101 in 2024.

Burden score 40/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Maui -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Maui, HI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-15.3%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-15.3%

263.6 thousand lb → 223.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Maui, HI's total reported releases fell from 263.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 223.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Maui, HI's off-site transfers fell from 81 lb in 2022 to 9 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Maui, HI's air releases fell from 263.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 223.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
164,632
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
31
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.2M lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 363 (100%) 0 1 101
2023 344 (99%) 2 0 152
2022 357 (99%) 4 0 58
2021 361 (99%) 2 0 63
2020 343 (98%) 6 0 61
2024 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 21

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Hawaii, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (31)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WAILUKU 74,511 0
MAKAWAO 29,868 1
LAHAINA 20,065 1
UPPER KULA 7,686 0
KAPALUA 4,200 0
KAUNAKAKAI 3,702 0
LOWER KULA 3,522 1
HOOLEHUA 2,400 0
HANA 1,284 0
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK 1,200 0
UALAPUE 1,119 0
MAUNALOA-KALUAKOI 1,000 1
HANA WATER SYSTEMS - SOUTH 816 0
MAHANALUA NUI SUBDIVISON 606 0
KAWELA PLANTATION 553 0
KUALAPUU 500 0
KALAE 360 0
KEANAE 270 0
HANA WATER SYSTEMS - NORTH 160 0
KAHAKULOA WATER CO. 150 1
NAHIKU 107 0
OLOWALU 100 0
MAUNAOLU PLANTATION 100 0
KIPU 80 0
KULA NANI 80 0
WEST KUIAHA MEADOWS 60 0
HONOKOHAU 42 0
BALDWIN RANCH ESTATES 32 0
VILLA ROSE 30 2
MAUI HIGHLANDS 26 0
HAIKU TOWN WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. 20 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Maui Electric Co Ltd Kahului Generating Station 770.2K lbs
2 Maui Electric Co Ltd Maalaea Generating Station 435.5K lbs
3 Maui Electric Co Ltd Miki Basin Generating Station 241 lbs
4 Maui Electric Co Ltd Palaau Generating Station 217 lbs

Cities in Maui (10)

Kahului
1 facilities · 3 water
Kaunakakai
1 facilities · 2 water
Kihei
1 facilities · 0 water
Lanai City
1 facilities · 0 water
Wailuku
0 facilities · 18 water
Maunaloa
0 facilities · 3 water
Hana
0 facilities · 2 water
Kapalua
0 facilities · 1 water
Makawao
0 facilities · 1 water
Pukalani
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Maui, Hawaii?
Maui, HI has an environmental risk score of 40/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 31 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Maui?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Maui, HI in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Maui?
Maui, HI has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Maui?
In 2024, Maui, HI recorded a median AQI of 21 and a peak AQI of 101. 100% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Maui?
Maui, HI has 31 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Maui?
Environmental compliance in Maui, Hawaii is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Hawaii state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro