Health assessment for Waipahu Wells, Waipahu, Hawaii, Region 9. CERCLIS No. HID980895023. Preliminary report

Technical Report · Wed Jan 18 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5220011

The Waipahu Shaft Site (WSS) is on the National Priorities List. WSS consists of four contaminated potable wells that are owned and operated by the City and County of Honolulu. The contaminants of concern are trichloropropane (TCP) and ethylene dibromide (EDB). Contamination has been reported to originate from the agricultural application of pesticides. The site is considered to be of potential public health concern because of the risk of ingestion of and direct contact with contaminated ground water by area residents.

• Research Organization: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5220011
• Report Number(s): PB-90-119009/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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