What was found in Nahiku'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 | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 9.135 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.14 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.095 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7730 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6410 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.5200 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NAHIKU · 107 people · 2015 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nahiku
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NAHIKU | 107 |
Frequently asked questions about Nahiku tap water
Is Nahiku tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Nahiku. 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 Nahiku?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nahiku, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nahiku's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nahiku include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, 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.