What was found in Afono's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.9 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.235 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.805 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00061 mg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Afono
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Afono ASG | 327 |
Frequently asked questions about Afono tap water
Is Afono tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Afono. 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 Afono?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Afono, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Afono's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Afono include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Combined Uranium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). The full list, with the highest level found 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.