What was found in Ofu - Olosega'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 | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 92 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.1 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.73 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.8 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.5777 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.9 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.73 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00050 mg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ofu - Olosega
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Ofu - Olosega ASG | 270 |
Frequently asked questions about Ofu - Olosega tap water
Is Ofu - Olosega tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Ofu - Olosega. 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 Ofu - Olosega?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ofu - Olosega, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ofu - Olosega's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ofu - Olosega include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Chromium, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.