Puunene Water Quality

Hawaii

Health Violations

The tap water in Puunene, Hawaii is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 90 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 0200 in 1999. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
90
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Puunene, Hawaii is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 90 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Puunene shows 1 total violation across all 1 system, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0200.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Hawaii drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
KAILUA 90 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0200 1999-10-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puunene, Hawaii water safe to drink?
Puunene is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 90 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Puunene have?
Puunene water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Puunene water?
Health-based violations for Puunene water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Puunene?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Puunene, Hawaii, collectively covering approximately 90 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Puunene get its drinking water?
Puunene's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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