What was found in ZIP 96720
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 416.5 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1000 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 413.5 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1000 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 158.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 382.55 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 237.5 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 117.19 µg/L 781% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.9 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.82 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.875 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.74 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.4 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 2.1495 µg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.1 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HILO · 39,477 people · 2022
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0107 mg/L — KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. · 850 people · 2021 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 96720
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HILO | HI | 39,477 |
| KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. | HI | 850 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 96720 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 96720 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 96720. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 96720?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 96720. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 96720's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.