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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 15 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-09 | I1420772 | ND |
2014-06-10 | I1421074 | ND |
2014-06-10 | I1421075 | ND |
2014-06-17 | I1422330 | ND |
2014-06-17 | I1422335 | ND |
2014-07-30 | I1429112 | ND |
2014-07-30 | I1429113 | ND |
2015-03-09 | I1508865 | ND |
2015-05-27 | I1520479 | ND |
2015-06-04 | I1521779 | ND |
2015-06-16 | I1523455 | ND |
2015-06-24 | I1525301 | ND |
2015-07-24 | I1530230 | ND |
2016-06-23 | I1627647 | ND |
2016-06-24 | I1627839 | ND |
2016-06-24 | I1627840 | ND |
2016-06-27 | I1628127 | ND |
2016-06-27 | I1628124 | ND |
2016-06-27 | I1628125 | ND |
2016-06-28 | I1628441 | ND |
2016-06-28 | I1628440 | ND |
2016-06-29 | I1628657 | ND |
2017-03-13 | I1709901 | ND |
2017-03-14 | I1710140 | ND |
2017-03-14 | I1710137 | ND |
2017-03-14 | I1710137 | ND |
2017-05-30 | I1722574 | ND |
2017-05-31 | I1722763 | ND |
2017-05-31 | I1722759 | ND |
2017-05-31 | I1722753 | ND |
2017-06-19 | I1726109 | ND |
2017-06-19 | I1726107 | ND |
2017-06-21 | I1726771 | ND |
2017-07-20 | I1732215 | ND |
2017-07-25 | I1732813 | ND |
2017-07-25 | I1732811 | ND |
2017-08-03 | I1734565 | ND |
2017-08-03 | I1734567 | ND |
2017-08-14 | I1736476 | ND |
2017-08-17 | I1737329 | ND |
2018-02-05 | I1804986 | ND |
2018-02-06 | I1805280 | ND |
2018-02-12 | I1806151 | ND |
2018-05-15 | I1821851 | ND |
2018-05-15 | I1821863 | ND |
2018-06-06 | I1825581 | ND |
2018-06-06 | I1825583 | ND |
2018-06-21 | I1828608 | ND |
2018-06-21 | I1828606 | ND |
2018-06-21 | I1828603 | ND |
2018-06-21 | I1828604 | ND |
2018-06-26 | I1829341 | ND |
2018-06-26 | I1829342 | ND |
2018-06-26 | I1829345 | ND |
2018-07-02 | I1830578 | ND |
2019-02-19 | I1907386 | ND |
2019-02-19 | I1907388 | ND |
2019-03-06 | I1909868 | ND |
2019-03-06 | I1909865 | ND |
2019-04-17 | I1917321 | ND |
2019-06-12 | I1927972 | ND |
2019-06-20 | I1929654 | ND |
2019-07-03 | I1932118 | ND |
2019-07-10 | I1933345 | ND |
2019-07-10 | I1933346 | ND |
2019-07-19 | I1935266 | ND |
2019-07-19 | I1935267 | ND |
2019-08-28 | I1942930 | ND |
2019-08-28 | I1942932 | ND |
2019-09-05 | I1944523 | ND |