What was found in Waiohinu-Naalehu'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 | 824 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 510 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 502.5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 210 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.8285 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.3 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.1 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAIOHINU-NAALEHU · 2,948 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waiohinu-Naalehu
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAIOHINU-NAALEHU | 2,948 |
Frequently asked questions about Waiohinu-Naalehu tap water
Is Waiohinu-Naalehu tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Waiohinu-Naalehu. 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 Waiohinu-Naalehu?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waiohinu-Naalehu, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waiohinu-Naalehu's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waiohinu-Naalehu include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chromium. 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.