Beryllium
Hosanna Heights
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-03-03 | Y150630029 | ND |
2016-08-16 | Y162300004 | ND |
2017-03-14 | Y170750013 | ND |
2017-05-16 | Y171390002 | ND |
2017-07-18 | Y172010129 | ND |
2017-10-18 | Y172930016 | ND |
2017-11-25 | Y173340017 | ND |
2018-01-30 | Y180330004 | ND |
2018-05-29 | Y181510036 | ND |
2018-08-27 | Y182410005 | ND |
2018-11-05 | Y183120032 | ND |
2019-03-04 | Y190660043 | ND |
2019-06-25 | Y191790276 | ND |
2019-09-04 | Y192490003 | ND |
2019-10-28 | Y193050030 | ND |