Beryllium
Farmington
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 14 | 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 |
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2015-07-21 | AC54695 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54696 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54692 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54684 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54688 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54693 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54694 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54690 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54685 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54686 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54687 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54689 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AC54691 | ND |
2016-07-12 | AC80036 | ND |
2018-07-23 | AD29431 | ND |
2018-07-23 | AD29438 | ND |
2018-07-23 | AD29437 | ND |
2018-07-23 | AD29436 | ND |
2018-07-23 | AD29435 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29432 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29433 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29434 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29439 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29440 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29441 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29442 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29443 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29444 | ND |