MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII serves about 16,300 people and gets its water from groundwater sources. The base has not yet completed a lead service line (LSL) inventory—the detailed count of pipes that may contain lead on its system.
Lead service lines are pipes that connect the main water line in the street to homes and buildings. Water sitting in these old pipes can pick up lead, which is a serious health concern, especially for young children and pregnant people.
Inventory status
As of now, MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII has not reported completing an inventory of its lead service lines. This is a required task under federal law—all water systems must identify which properties have lead or galvanized steel service lines by specific deadlines.
The base is within its compliance window, but residents deserve to know the status. An inventory is the first essential step toward any replacement or treatment plan.
What this means for residents
If you live or work on the base, you have a right to:
- Know your line's status. Contact the base water system directly and ask whether your property has been tested or inspected yet.
- Get your water tested. Even if the inventory is incomplete, you can request a free or low-cost lead test of your tap water.
- Take interim steps. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking; use cold water only for drinking and cooking (hot water dissolves lead faster); and consider a pitcher or faucet filter certified to remove lead while the system completes its work.
Health concerns
Lead exposure has no safe level. The CDC recommends that anyone concerned about lead in their water, especially parents of young children, speak with their pediatrician or contact the CDC's environmental health hotline.
Next steps for residents
- Contact the base water system (PWSID: HI0000356) and ask for a copy of the lead service line inventory plan and timeline.
- Request a water test through your base or local health department.
- If you rent, ask your landlord or base housing authority whether they have information about your building's service line.
- Check back regularly — this page will update when the inventory is complete.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII have lead in the water?
An inventory has not yet been completed, so the base does not have a public count of lead or galvanized service lines. The only way to know your water's lead level is to have it tested. Contact the base water system for a free or low-cost test.
How do I get my water tested for lead?
Contact MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII water system directly and request a free lead test kit or inspection of your service line. You can also reach out to your local health department or use a certified private lab.
What should I do right now if I'm worried about lead?
Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, use only cold water for consumption (hot water dissolves lead faster), and consider using a pitcher filter or faucet filter certified to remove lead. If you have young children, talk to your pediatrician.
When will MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII finish its lead service line inventory?
The base has not published a timeline yet. Contact the water system directly (PWSID: HI0000356) to ask for an update on the inventory schedule and replacement plan.