Beryllium
Arvin Community Services District
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2015-08-04 | 5806-001-1015 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-005-0921 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-006-0949 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-016-1036 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-018-1051 | ND |
2015-09-10 | 5806-009-0936 | ND |
2016-10-13 | 5806-020-1009 | ND |
2016-10-13 | 5806-022-1041 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 5806-009-0847 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 5806-016-0744 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 5806-018-0822 | ND |
2019-12-17 | 5806-020-0820 | ND |
2019-12-17 | 5806-022-0804 | ND |