Beryllium
City of Ripon
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-05 | 2625-022-1405 | ND |
2015-01-22 | 2625-003-0930 | ND |
2015-06-08 | 2625-007-0955 | ND |
2016-06-15 | 2625-010-0820 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 2625-020-1045 | ND |
2016-11-02 | 2625-024-1000 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 2625-010-0930 | ND |
2017-10-24 | 2625-020-1020 | ND |
2017-11-15 | 2625-024-0924 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 2625-003-0825 | ND |
2018-06-12 | 2625-007-0945 | ND |