What was found in Kahana Valley'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 | 680 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIAHOLE · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 680 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIAHOLE · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIAHOLE · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.3 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAIAHOLE · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAIAHOLE · 300 people · 2021 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kahana Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAIAHOLE | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about Kahana Valley tap water
Is Kahana Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Kahana Valley. 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 Kahana Valley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kahana Valley, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kahana Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kahana Valley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Bromoform, TTHM, Lead. 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.