What was found in Tutuila'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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 95.95 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 94 µg/L 1880% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.05 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 30.8 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.25 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 17 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.275 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.695 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.21 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.1 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.235 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.818 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0230 mg/L 153% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Central ASG · 45,315 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Tutuila
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Central ASG | 45,315 |
Frequently asked questions about Tutuila tap water
Is Tutuila tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Tutuila. 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 Tutuila?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tutuila, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tutuila's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tutuila include Nitrate, Fluoride, Toluene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, Barium. 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.