Beryllium
City of Hanford
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 10 | 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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2015-12-14 | 5810-043-1400 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-033-0840 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-034-1230 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-042-1045 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-036-1220 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-041-1420 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-037-1200 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-040-1125 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-038-0815 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 5810-039-0945 | ND |
2015-12-15 | 5810-028-1145 | ND |
2015-12-15 | 5810-026-1018 | ND |
2015-12-15 | 5810-031-1055 | ND |
2018-12-18 | 5810-043-0935 | ND |
2018-12-18 | 5810-042-0820 | ND |
2018-12-18 | 5810-033-1120 | ND |
2018-12-18 | 5810-031-1015 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-037-1000 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-040-0855 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-036-1045 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-041-0835 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-034-1015 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 5810-028-0930 | ND |
2019-05-09 | 5810-039-1100 | ND |