Beryllium
Lihue-Kapaa
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 18 | 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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2014-04-14 | C14-04-0187 | ND |
2015-01-21 | C15-01-0075 | ND |
2015-11-30 | 201512020829 | ND |
2016-03-07 | ND | |
2016-03-07 | ND | |
2016-03-07 | ND | |
2016-03-07 | ND | |
2016-03-09 | ND | |
2016-03-09 | ND | |
2016-03-09 | ND | |
2016-03-09 | ND | |
2016-03-21 | ND | |
2016-03-21 | ND | |
2016-03-21 | ND | |
2016-03-21 | ND | |
2016-03-22 | ND | |
2016-03-22 | ND | |
2016-03-22 | ND | |
2016-04-04 | ND | |
2016-04-04 | ND | |
2016-04-04 | ND | |
2017-04-12 | ND | |
2018-01-16 | C18-01-0059 | ND |
2018-01-16 | C18-01-0056 | ND |
2018-01-16 | C18-01-0058 | ND |
2018-01-16 | C18-01-0057 | ND |
2018-01-17 | C18-01-0061 | ND |
2018-01-17 | C18-01-0060 | ND |
2018-03-05 | C18-03-0011 | ND |
2018-03-05 | C18-03-0012 | ND |
2018-03-06 | C18-03-0031 | ND |
2018-03-06 | C18-03-0032 | ND |
2018-03-07 | C18-03-0074 | ND |
2018-03-07 | C18-03-0075 | ND |
2018-03-07 | C18-03-0076 | ND |
2018-03-19 | C18-03-0116 | ND |
2018-03-19 | C18-03-0117 | ND |
2018-03-19 | C18-03-0115 | ND |
2018-07-12 | 201807130880 | ND |
2018-07-12 | 201807000000 | ND |
2019-03-11 | C19-03-0044 | ND |