What was found in Waipio'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 | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 26 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.8 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.4 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waipio
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAIPIO HEIGHTS | 11,516 |
Frequently asked questions about Waipio tap water
Is Waipio tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Waipio. 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 Waipio?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waipio, Hawaii to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waipio's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waipio include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.