Beryllium
Lahaina
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-04-03 | 201404080935 | ND |
2014-04-03 | 201404080617 | ND |
2014-04-04 | 201404080992 | ND |
2014-04-11 | 201404150350 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 201408190783 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 201408190815 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 201408190822 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 201408190830 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 201501280332 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 201501280756 | ND |
2016-02-22 | ND | |
2016-02-22 | ND | |
2016-09-26 | ND | |
2017-01-30 | ND | |
2017-01-30 | ND | |
2017-01-30 | ND | |
2017-01-30 | ND | |
2017-01-30 | ND | |
2018-01-31 | 201801031006 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 201801031004 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 201802020345 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 201902010215 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 201902010199 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 201902010224 | ND |