What was found in Kualapuu'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 | 410 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 410 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.615 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.24 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KUALAPUU · 500 people · 2021 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kualapuu
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KUALAPUU | 500 |
Frequently asked questions about Kualapuu tap water
Is Kualapuu tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Kualapuu. 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 Kualapuu?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kualapuu, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kualapuu's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kualapuu include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Bromoform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.