HAWAIIAN BEACHES Water System Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
HAWAIIAN BEACHES serves about 3,546 people in Hawaii. Like all public water systems in the US, it is required by federal law to maintain an inventory of lead service lines — the pipes that connect the main water line under the street to individual homes.
Current status: HAWAIIAN BEACHES has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means the utility does not yet have a comprehensive picture of where lead pipes exist in its service area.
Why this matters
Lead service lines can leach lead into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing or when water chemistry changes. Children and pregnant people are at highest risk from lead exposure. Even though HAWAIIAN BEACHES draws water from groundwater sources (which tend to be safer than surface water), the pipes delivering that water can still contain lead.
Federal rules (the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, effective 2024–2025) require all water systems to:
- Map all lead service lines by October 2024
- Replace all publicly-owned lead lines by 2030
- Create plans to replace privately-owned lead lines
What HAWAIIAN BEACHES needs to do
Until the utility completes its inventory, residents cannot easily find out whether their home has a lead service line. The utility should be working now to identify which properties have lead pipes, test water quality, and communicate findings to customers.
What you can do
If you live in the HAWAIIAN BEACHES service area and are concerned about lead:
- Contact the utility directly to ask about your property's service line material and any water testing results.
- Request a free water test if you're concerned about lead in your home.
- Have your home's plumbing inspected by a licensed plumber if you live in an older house (built before 1986).
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking, and let the tap run for 30 seconds in the morning before use.
For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC's lead information line.
Next steps for residents
- Call or email HAWAIIAN BEACHES to ask about your service line and water test results.
- Ask when the utility's lead service line inventory will be complete.
- If you have young children or are pregnant, discuss home water testing with your doctor or local health department.
- Consider a certified water filter (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) if you want extra protection while awaiting inventory results.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Hawaiian Beaches water have lead in it?
HAWAIIAN BEACHES has not yet completed a full inventory, so the utility cannot say definitively which homes have lead service lines. To find out if your home is at risk, contact the utility directly with your address and ask about your service line material.
Is groundwater safer from lead than tap water?
Groundwater sources are generally safer from some contaminants, but lead still enters drinking water through service lines and home plumbing, not the source itself. The type of water source does not protect you from lead pipes.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact HAWAIIAN BEACHES with your address and ask. You can also have a licensed plumber inspect the pipes under your home or where the service line enters your property—lead is soft and gray, and a magnet will not stick to it.
Is it safe to drink Hawaiian Beaches tap water?
HAWAIIAN BEACHES must meet federal drinking water standards, but lead from service lines can bypass those safeguards. Until the inventory is complete, use cold tap water for drinking and cooking, let water run 30 seconds before use, and consider a certified water filter if concerned.