Beryllium
Waipahu-Ewa-Waianae
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 | 26 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-01-13 | 201401150663 | ND |
2014-01-15 | 201401170377 | ND |
2014-01-15 | 201401170388 | ND |
2014-01-18 | 201401220225 | ND |
2014-01-18 | 201401220226 | ND |
2014-01-18 | 201401220227 | ND |
2014-01-18 | 201401220228 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 201401230462 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 201401230463 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 201401230464 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 201401230465 | ND |
2014-01-24 | 201401280404 | ND |
2014-01-24 | 201401280405 | ND |
2014-01-24 | 201401280453 | ND |
2014-01-25 | 201401280407 | ND |
2014-01-26 | 201401280406 | ND |
2014-01-26 | 201401280432 | ND |
2014-01-29 | 201401310166 | ND |
2014-01-30 | 201402010005 | ND |
2014-02-04 | 201402050148 | ND |
2014-02-04 | 201402050149 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 201402200355 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 201403070205 | ND |
2014-04-04 | 201404080622 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 201407250222 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 201407250456 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 201504020267 | ND |
2015-05-11 | 201505130557 | ND |
2015-08-31 | 201509020193 | ND |
2015-08-31 | 201509020194 | ND |
2015-09-29 | 201510010224 | ND |
2015-12-28 | 201512180364 | ND |
2016-11-14 | ND | |
2016-12-14 | ND | |
2017-01-09 | ND | |
2017-01-10 | ND | |
2017-01-10 | ND | |
2017-01-10 | ND | |
2017-01-11 | ND | |
2017-01-24 | ND | |
2017-01-24 | ND | |
2017-01-25 | ND | |
2017-01-26 | ND | |
2017-02-02 | ND | |
2017-02-08 | ND | |
2017-02-13 | ND | |
2017-02-13 | ND | |
2017-02-16 | ND | |
2017-02-22 | ND | |
2017-02-22 | ND | |
2017-02-23 | ND | |
2017-02-27 | ND | |
2017-03-14 | ND | |
2017-03-15 | ND | |
2018-08-21 | 201808130257 | ND |
2019-07-30 | 201908010178 | ND |