Beryllium
Hope Water Light Comm.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-10-29 | Y143030005 | ND |
2015-10-05 | Y152820006 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030006 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030007 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030008 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030009 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030010 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030004 | ND |
2016-07-20 | Y162030005 | ND |
2016-10-05 | Y162800009 | ND |
2017-10-03 | Y172780003 | ND |
2018-10-03 | Y182770002 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200003 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200007 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200005 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200002 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200006 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200001 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Y192200004 | ND |
2019-10-16 | Y192900002 | ND |
2019-11-18 | Y193250108 | ND |