What was found in Hanalei (Dow)'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 | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HANALEI · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HANALEI · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 226.3 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: ANINI · 174 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.76 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: ANINI · 174 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HANALEI · 500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.6 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HANALEI · 500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HANALEI · 500 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hanalei (Dow)
Frequently asked questions about Hanalei (Dow) tap water
Is Hanalei (Dow) tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Hanalei (Dow). 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 Hanalei (Dow)?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hanalei (Dow), Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hanalei (Dow)'s water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hanalei (Dow) include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, Bromoform. 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.