Beryllium
Hot Springs Utilities
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-02 | 140940002 | ND |
2014-11-17 | Y143240002 | ND |
2015-04-01 | Y150920001 | ND |
2015-10-06 | Y152820005 | ND |
2016-04-06 | Y160980006 | ND |
2016-07-06 | Y161890031 | ND |
2016-10-03 | Y162800008 | ND |
2017-01-04 | Y170050021 | ND |
2017-04-04 | Y170960008 | ND |
2017-04-04 | Y170970003 | ND |
2017-07-04 | Y171870086 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Y172420035 | ND |
2017-10-03 | Y172780005 | ND |
2017-11-29 | Y173340018 | ND |
2018-04-02 | Y180950002 | ND |
2018-10-01 | Y182770008 | ND |
2019-04-17 | Y191080005 | ND |
2019-10-01 | Y192770001 | ND |