What was found in Aunu'U'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 480 µg/L 600% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 23 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 23 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.47 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.3 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.925 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Aunu'U
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Aunuu ASG | 402 |
Frequently asked questions about Aunu'U tap water
Is Aunu'U tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Aunu'U. 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 Aunu'U?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Aunu'U, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Aunu'U's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Aunu'U include TTHM, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Beta Particle Activity, Selenium. 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.