Beryllium
Lee County WSC
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2015-03-04 | AC82817 | ND |
2015-03-04 | AC82818 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD20303 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD20304 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD20302 | ND |
2016-04-12 | AD32724 | ND |
2016-04-12 | AD32718 | ND |
2017-01-30 | AD67458 | ND |
2017-01-30 | AD67457 | ND |
2017-05-04 | AD82652 | ND |
2017-05-04 | AD82645 | ND |
2017-07-24 | AD90256 | ND |
2018-05-03 | AE24965 | ND |
2018-07-10 | AE32746 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49756 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49753 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49752 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49754 | ND |
2019-07-26 | AE76063 | ND |