Beryllium
Crawford
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-02-25 | AI28664 | ND |
2014-02-25 | AI28665 | ND |
2014-09-29 | AI55944 | ND |
2015-01-27 | AI63601 | ND |
2015-01-27 | AI63602 | ND |
2016-02-02 | AJ05668 | ND |
2016-02-02 | AJ05669 | ND |
2016-03-07 | AJ07736 | ND |
2017-02-13 | AJ46334 | ND |
2017-02-13 | AJ46335 | ND |
2017-10-31 | AJ72732 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AJ84959 | ND |
2018-03-07 | AJ85326 | ND |
2019-02-05 | AK10615 | ND |
2019-03-12 | AK13229 | ND |