What was found in Pepeekeo'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 | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 547.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.06 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1 µg/L — PEPEEKEO WATER ASSOCIATION · 60 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2865 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PEPEEKEO · 1,450 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pepeekeo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PEPEEKEO | 1,450 |
| PEPEEKEO WATER ASSOCIATION | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Pepeekeo tap water
Is Pepeekeo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Pepeekeo. 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 Pepeekeo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pepeekeo, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pepeekeo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pepeekeo include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.