Beryllium

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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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2014	N/A	0	N/A
2015	N/A	0	N/A
2016	ND	9	ND
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	ND	3	ND
2019	ND	9	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
2016-03-15	6031429-01	ND
2016-03-15	6031428-01	ND
2016-03-15	6031423-01I	ND
2016-03-29	6032510-01	ND
2016-03-29	6032507-01	ND
2016-03-29	6032503-01	ND
2016-06-01	6060111-02	ND
2016-06-01	6060111-01	ND
2016-07-20	6071775-01	ND
2018-04-03	18D0522-01 IOC	ND
2018-09-18	18I1881-01 IOC	ND
2018-10-30	18J3236-01 IOC	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-08	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-07	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-06	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-05	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-04	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-03	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-02	ND
2019-01-16	19A1747-01	ND
2019-04-16	19D2079-12	ND