What was found in Schofield Barracks'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 40.6 µg/L 812% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.6 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.4 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Schofield Barracks
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SCHOFIELD BARRACKS | 37,920 |
| FORT SHAFTER | 7,067 |
Frequently asked questions about Schofield Barracks tap water
Is Schofield Barracks tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Schofield Barracks. 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 Schofield Barracks?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Schofield Barracks, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Schofield Barracks's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Schofield Barracks include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Trichloroethylene, Barium. 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.