What was found in Sunset Beach'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 | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 59 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 40.6 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.185 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.025 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.135 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH · 4,916 people · 2018 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sunset Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAIALEE-SUNSET BEACH | 4,916 |
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Beach tap water
Is Sunset Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Sunset Beach. 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 Sunset Beach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sunset Beach, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sunset Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sunset Beach include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.