What was found in Haleakala'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 187.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 32.7395 µg/L 218% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.89 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0093 mg/L 62% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KIPU · 80 people · 2021 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Haleakala
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KIPU | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Haleakala tap water
Is Haleakala tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Haleakala. 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 Haleakala?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Haleakala, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Haleakala's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Haleakala include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Bromoform, Dibromochloromethane. 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.