Beryllium
City of Avondale
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 | 18 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-27 | 4012115-01IOC | ND |
2014-01-27 | 4012114-01I | ND |
2014-01-28 | 4012237-01I | ND |
2014-01-28 | 4012236-01I | ND |
2014-01-29 | 4012322-01I | ND |
2014-02-13 | 4021148-01I | ND |
2014-05-20 | 4051823-01I | ND |
2014-05-20 | 4051822-01I | ND |
2014-05-20 | 4051718-01I | ND |
2014-05-20 | 4051717-01I | ND |
2014-05-20 | 4051714-01I | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4052004-01I | ND |
2014-08-06 | 4080590-01I | ND |
2014-08-06 | 4080578-01I | ND |
2014-08-07 | 4080712-01I | ND |
2014-08-07 | 4080711-01I | ND |
2014-08-07 | 4080710-01I | ND |
2014-08-07 | 4080708-01I | ND |
2016-08-16 | 6081525-05 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 6081525-04 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 6081525-03 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 6081525-02 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 6081525-01 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-01 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-06 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-05 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-04 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-03 | ND |
2019-06-26 | 19F2792-02 | ND |