What was found in Afono's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 109.15 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.875 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.235 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.589 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00061 mg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Afono ASG · 327 people · 2016 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Afono
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Afono ASG | 327 |
Frequently asked questions about Afono tap water
Is Afono tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Afono. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Afono?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Afono, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Afono's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Afono include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Combined Uranium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.