What was found in Waipio'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 | 1950 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1950 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 127.5 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 22.75 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.74 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.925 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.86 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAIPIO HEIGHTS · 11,516 people · 2018 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waipio
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAIPIO HEIGHTS | 11,516 |
Frequently asked questions about Waipio tap water
Is Waipio tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Waipio. 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 Waipio?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waipio, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waipio's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waipio include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.