Beryllium
Lebanon
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2016-02-29 | AC66568 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66566 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66563 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66567 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66565 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66564 | ND |
2016-02-29 | AC66569 | ND |
2016-03-25 | AC69033 | ND |
2016-03-25 | AC69046 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AC70292 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AC70293 | ND |
2016-08-02 | AC80038 | ND |
2016-10-12 | AC85441 | ND |
2017-01-30 | AC89314 | ND |
2017-04-17 | AC94652 | ND |
2017-07-18 | AD01718 | ND |
2017-10-24 | AD08055 | ND |
2018-05-08 | AD18222 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39580 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39581 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39582 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39583 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39584 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AD39585 | ND |