Beryllium
Las Vegas Valley Water District
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 | ND | 63 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 62 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-03-11 | 14030130-001 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050125-001 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050125-002 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050125-004 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050129-002 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050129-001 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050129-005 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050129-003 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 14050129-004 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050166-001 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050166-002 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050166-011 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050181-003 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050181-002 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050181-011 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050181-001 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 14050181-012 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 14050257-001 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 14050257-011 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 14050257-012 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050494-001 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050494-003 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050494-002 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050513-001 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050513-002 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14050513-003 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060076-001 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060081-001 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060081-002 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060081-003 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060076-003 | ND |
2014-06-04 | 14060076-002 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 14060160-001 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 14060160-002 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 14060160-003 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060170-002 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060170-001 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060165-002 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060170-003 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060165-003 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 14060165-001 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060242-003 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060242-002 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060242-001 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060230-003 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060230-002 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 14060230-001 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060276-002 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060276-001 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060276-003 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060271-003 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060271-002 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060271-001 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060388-002 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060388-001 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060393-003 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060393-001 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060393-002 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 14060388-003 | ND |
2014-06-18 | 14060398-002 | ND |
2014-06-18 | 14060398-001 | ND |
2014-06-25 | 14060526-001 | ND |
2014-09-23 | 14090415-001 | ND |
2016-05-09 | S1601630005 | ND |
2017-05-01 | S1702783001 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703312001 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703196002 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703196004 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703196003 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703195002 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703195004 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703195003 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703195005 | ND |
2017-05-08 | S1703195001 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703308001 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703308003 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703308002 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703183004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703183003 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703308004 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703183001 | ND |
2017-05-09 | S1703183002 | ND |
2017-05-10 | S1703184005 | ND |
2017-05-10 | S1703184003 | ND |
2017-05-15 | S1703185003 | ND |
2017-05-15 | S1703185001 | ND |
2017-05-15 | S1703185002 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703270003 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703270001 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703270002 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703431002 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703431001 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703431003 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703586001 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703586003 | ND |
2017-06-05 | S1703586002 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703808001 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703808002 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703808003 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703735001 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703735003 | ND |
2017-06-06 | S1703735002 | ND |
2017-06-07 | S1703809001 | ND |
2017-06-07 | S1704004001 | ND |
2017-06-07 | S1704004002 | ND |
2017-06-07 | S1704003001 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703811001 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703813002 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703811002 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703812001 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703810002 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703810003 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703813001 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703810001 | ND |
2017-06-12 | S1703812002 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703814003 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703814001 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703814002 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703815002 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703815004 | ND |
2017-06-14 | S1703815003 | ND |
2017-06-27 | S1703816001 | ND |
2017-07-19 | S1704278001 | ND |
2017-07-24 | S1704294001 | ND |
2017-08-22 | S1705156001 | ND |
2017-08-29 | S1705295001 | ND |
2019-04-30 | S1907076001 | ND |
2019-07-02 | S1916252001 | ND |
2019-08-20 | S1923827001 | ND |