What was found in Tutuila'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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 96 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 94 µg/L 1880% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 35 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 23 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 17.88 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 12 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.6 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.275 pCi/L 86% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.3 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0230 mg/L 153% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Tutuila
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Central ASG | 45,315 |
Frequently asked questions about Tutuila tap water
Is Tutuila tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Tutuila. 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 Tutuila?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tutuila, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tutuila's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tutuila include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Toluene, 1,2-Dichloroethane. 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.