Water utility · South Kohala · Hawaii

South Kohala

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016.

Serves about 9,612 people (3,560 connections) with surface water from its own intake.

  • PWSID HI0000130
  • EPA registered name: SOUTH KOHALA
  • EPA record checked June 3, 2026
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Mailing address
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, 345 KEKUANAOA STREET, SUITE 20
HILO, HI 96720
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EPA compliance record

What EPA's record shows

No health-based violations in the last 10 years, from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

  • Lead: the 90th-percentile result in the latest lead and copper round (the round ending December 31, 2022) was not detected. The federal action level is 15 µg/L, a trigger for more treatment steps, not a legal limit.
  • Missed or late tests or reports: 1 in 10 years.
  • EPA lists 3 enforcement actions in 10 years; the latest on July 1, 2025.
Lab results EPA required (UCMR 5)

None of the contaminants were detected in EPA testing

EPA required this system to test for 30 unregulated and emerging contaminants, from January 2023 to October 2023.

Results as a table30 results with limit, status, sample date and source
EPA-required lab results (UCMR 5) for South Kohala (PWSID HI0000130), Hawaii
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-01-09 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-01-09 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-01-09 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-01-09 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-01-09 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-28 to 2023-10-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH KOHALA (HI0000130)
Not detected (30)
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
  • 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)
  • 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)
  • Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)
  • N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)
  • Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)
  • N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)
  • Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
  • Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)
  • Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
  • Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
  • Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
  • Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)
  • Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
  • Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)
  • Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)
  • Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
  • Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
  • Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
  • Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)
  • Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)
  • Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)
  • Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
  • Lithium
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What is the phone number for South Kohala?

South Kohala's phone number on EPA record is 808-961-8050. Its mailing address is DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, 345 KEKUANAOA STREET, SUITE 20, HILO, HI 96720.

Where does South Kohala get its water?

According to EPA's record, South Kohala uses surface water from its own intake.

Does South Kohala have any EPA violations?

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016. EPA also lists 1 missed or late test or report in 10 years. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

What is South Kohala's latest lead result?

Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile of tap samples in South Kohala's latest lead and copper round, which ended in December 2022. The federal action level is 15 µg/L.

Who do I contact about my South Kohala water bill?

PurityMap has no verified website for South Kohala. Its phone number on EPA record is 808-961-8050. Its mailing address on EPA record is DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, 345 KEKUANAOA STREET, SUITE 20, HILO, HI 96720. Your water bill lists the ways to contact your supplier and pay. PurityMap does not take payments.