Beryllium
North Kona
Beryllium is a toxic metal that is both naturally occurring and released into the environment from industrial pollution and incineration. Beryllium can damage lungs, bones and the digestive system.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppb for beryllium was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to the stomach and intestines.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 4 ppb
The legal limit for beryllium, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals published in 1970. This limit does not include any additional consideration of children’s health.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-03-18 | C14-03-0096 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0097 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0098 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0099 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0100 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0101 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0102 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0103 | ND |
2014-03-18 | C14-03-0095 | ND |
2015-08-19 | 201508150137 | ND |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2018-01-17 | C18-01-0062 | ND |
2018-01-17 | C18-01-0063 | ND |
2018-07-08 | 201805230559 | ND |
2018-09-24 | C18-09-0292 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 201909100461 | ND |