KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Water System: Lead Service Line Information

About this water system

Kamehameha Schools supplies water to approximately 4,000 people in Hawaii. The system draws from groundwater sources. Like all public water systems in the United States, it is required to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—pipes that connect the main water line to individual buildings—and share that information with the public.

What we know about lead pipes here

As of now, Kamehameha Schools has not published a completed lead service line inventory that is publicly available. This means we don't have documented counts of how many lead, galvanized, or non-lead service lines are in this system.

This doesn't mean there are no lead pipes. It means the system is still in the process of identifying them, or the data hasn't been made public yet. Many water systems across the country are still building out their inventories—it's a multi-year effort.

What you should do

Contact the water system directly. They can tell you:

• Whether a lead service line inventory has been completed
• If one exists, how to find out whether your property has a lead line
• What steps they're taking to replace lead pipes
• Whether testing or treatment programs are available

You can reach Kamehameha Schools' water department through the utility's main contact line. Ask specifically for the lead service line inventory or lead program coordinator.

What happens next

Federal law requires all water systems to complete lead service line inventories and share them publicly. Kamehameha Schools is part of that mandate. If you don't hear back from the utility, or if they say an inventory isn't ready, follow up every few months—timelines vary.

Protecting your water right now

Even without knowing whether you have a lead line, you can take steps to reduce lead exposure:

• Flush your pipes before drinking or cooking: let cold water run for 30 seconds to 2 minutes each morning or after the system sits unused for 6+ hours
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water dissolves lead faster)
• Consider a filter certified to remove lead if you're concerned—look for NSF/ANSI Standard 53
• Have your water tested if you want to know your lead level; the utility may offer free testing

If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your doctor or local health department about lead testing.

Next steps for residents

• Contact Kamehameha Schools' water utility to ask for their lead service line inventory status
• Request information about whether your specific address has a lead line
• Ask about free or subsidized testing if available
• Use the flush-before-use practice while you wait for inventory results

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