What was found in Tumon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:2 Fts | 0.1482 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.1350 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0475 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0371 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0349 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0185 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0183 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0181 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0137 mg/L 91% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpes | 0.0099 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 8:2 Fts | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Tumon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GWA NORTHERN WATER SYSTEM | 139,207 |
Frequently asked questions about Tumon tap water
Is Tumon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Tumon. 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 Tumon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tumon, GU to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tumon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tumon include 6:2 Fts, PFOS, PFHXS, Pfpea, Pfhxa. 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.