Beryllium
Las Cruces Municipal Water System
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 | 25 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 21 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-03-04 | 1403363-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403356-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403357-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403359-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403362-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403299-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403361-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403301-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403360-004A | ND |
2014-03-04 | 1403297-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406663-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406640-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406659-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406647-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406648-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406656-004A | ND |
2014-06-11 | 1406641-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407771-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407775-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407767-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407773-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407770-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407768-004A | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1407772-004A | ND |
2014-08-27 | 1408F87-004A | ND |
2017-01-31 | 1702117-004 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 1702118-004 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1704238-004 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1704232-004 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1704235-004 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1704233-004 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1704236-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705628-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705623-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705626-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705625-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705627-004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 1705624-004 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 1706C20-004 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 1706C19-004 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 1706C21-004 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 1706C22-004 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 1706C17-004 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1707747-004 | ND |
2017-10-11 | 1710842-003 | ND |
2017-10-17 | 1710A63-004 | ND |
2019-02-27 | 1902C33-004 | ND |
2019-02-27 | 1902C34-004 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 1908868-004 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 1908871-003 | ND |