Beryllium
Artesian Water Company
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 | 16 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 17 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | L4768478-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-02-20 | L4799863-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2014-02-20 | L4799695-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-02-20 | L4768585-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-02-25 | L4805909-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2014-02-27 | L4836771-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-02-27 | L4830758-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-02-27 | L4830599-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2014-02-27 | L4805818-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-03-20 | L4949104-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-03-20 | L4836863-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2014-03-24 | L4949113-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-03-24 | L4949106-1 KIT | ND |
2014-03-24 | L4949108-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-03-24 | L4949110-KIT 17 | ND |
2014-05-30 | L4949119-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | L5242404-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | L5242399-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | L5242398-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-29 | L5242895-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-29 | L5242407-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-29 | L5242406-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-29 | L5242405-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-30 | L5250713-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-30 | L5242896-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-01-30 | L5250627-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-02-26 | L5286329-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-03-02 | L5293036-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-03-02 | L5287047-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2015-09-23 | L5534590-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-12-10 | L5590066-1 | ND |
2016-01-15 | L5863869-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-01-15 | L5820919-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-01-15 | L5762486-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-01-29 | L6019361-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-01-29 | L6019360-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-01-29 | L6019362-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-17 | L6019365-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-17 | L6019364-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-17 | L6019363-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | L6019370-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | L6019369-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | L6019368-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | L6019367-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | L6019366-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-05-20 | L6019372-1 | ND |
2016-06-06 | L6019374-1 QC17 | ND |
2016-08-05 | L6390073-1 | ND |
2017-01-18 | L6547052 | ND |
2017-01-20 | L6469144 | ND |
2017-01-20 | L6469070 | ND |
2017-01-23 | L6553141-1 TRACE | ND |
2017-01-23 | L6547102 | ND |
2017-01-23 | L6485777 | ND |
2017-01-23 | L6485710 | ND |
2017-01-25 | L6476340 | ND |
2017-01-25 | L6476416 | ND |
2017-01-25 | L6476488 | ND |
2017-01-25 | L6476525 | ND |
2017-01-31 | L6378581 | ND |
2017-01-31 | L6372370 | ND |
2017-01-31 | L6371963 | ND |
2017-03-06 | L6485639 | ND |
2017-03-09 | L6568580-1 | ND |
2018-01-26 | 8014295-01 TR | ND |
2018-01-26 | 8014291-01 TR | ND |
2018-02-23 | 8015062-01 TR | ND |
2018-02-26 | 8015064-01 TR | ND |
2018-02-27 | 8030889-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-01 | 8024104-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-01 | 8030886-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-01 | 8030887-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-05 | 8030888-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-05 | 8030881-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-06 | 8030884-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-06 | 8030883-01 TR | ND |
2018-03-16 | 8030879-01 TRACE | ND |
2018-05-23 | 8053616-01 TR | ND |
2018-11-21 | 8105267-01 TR | ND |
2019-01-25 | 8122189-01 STRM | ND |
2019-01-25 | 8122188-01 STRM | ND |
2019-01-28 | 8122190-01 STRM | ND |
2019-01-30 | 8105269-01 STRM | ND |
2019-02-27 | 9020961-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-07 | 9020958-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-07 | 9014984-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-12 | 9020956-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-14 | 9020955-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-15 | 9020960-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-15 | 9020959-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-15 | 9020957-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-21 | 9033623-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-21 | 9033622-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-28 | 9033626-01 STRM | ND |
2019-03-28 | 9034331-01 STRM | ND |
2019-09-16 | 9085950-01 STRM | ND |