What was found in Ninole'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 | 349.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 69.6 µg/L 464% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.16 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.9 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.7 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1650 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NINOLE · 151 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ninole
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NINOLE | 151 |
Frequently asked questions about Ninole tap water
Is Ninole tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Ninole. 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 Ninole?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ninole, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ninole's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ninole include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.