Beryllium
City of Chandler
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 | 27 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 29 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 28 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-27 | 550-18401-1 | ND |
2015-01-13 | 550-38301-1I | ND |
2015-01-13 | 550-38298-1I | ND |
2015-01-13 | 550-38296-1I | ND |
2015-01-15 | 550-38544-1I | ND |
2015-01-15 | 550-38540-1I | ND |
2015-01-15 | 550-38538-1I | ND |
2015-01-20 | 550-38732-1I | ND |
2015-01-20 | 550-38733-1I | ND |
2015-01-20 | 550-38736-1I | ND |
2015-01-22 | 550-38883-1I | ND |
2015-01-22 | 550-38882-1I | ND |
2015-01-22 | 550-38880-1I | ND |
2015-01-26 | 550-39007-1I | ND |
2015-01-26 | 550-39006-1I | ND |
2015-01-26 | 550-39002-1I | ND |
2015-01-27 | 550-39066-1I | ND |
2015-01-27 | 550-39064-1I | ND |
2015-01-27 | 550-39062-1I | ND |
2015-01-29 | 550-39227-1I | ND |
2015-01-29 | 550-39230-1I | ND |
2015-01-29 | 550-39232-1I | ND |
2015-02-02 | 550-39348-1I | ND |
2015-02-02 | 550-39345-1I | ND |
2015-02-02 | 550-39342-1I | ND |
2015-02-03 | 550-39460-1I | ND |
2015-02-03 | 550-39459-1I | ND |
2015-02-03 | 550-39458-1I | ND |
2016-01-21 | 550-57604-4 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 550-76755-3I | ND |
2017-06-19 | 550-84660-1 IOC | ND |
2017-10-09 | 550-91145-1 | ND |
2018-01-23 | 550-96737-4 IOC | ND |
2018-01-23 | 550-96737-3 | ND |
2018-01-23 | 550-96737-2 | ND |
2018-01-23 | 550-96737-1 IOC | ND |
2018-01-24 | 550-96821-5 IOC | ND |
2018-01-24 | 550-96821-4 | ND |
2018-01-24 | 550-96821-3 IOC | ND |
2018-01-24 | 550-96821-2 IOC | ND |
2018-01-24 | 550-96821-1 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 550-96914-3 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 550-96914-4 IOC | ND |
2018-01-25 | 550-96914-5 IOC | ND |
2018-01-25 | 550-96914-2 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 550-96914-1 | ND |
2018-01-29 | 550-97023-4 | ND |
2018-01-29 | 550-97023-3 IOC | ND |
2018-01-29 | 550-97023-2 IOC | ND |
2018-01-29 | 550-97023-1 IOC | ND |
2018-01-30 | 550-97100-4 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 550-97100-3 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 550-97100-1 IOC | ND |
2018-01-30 | 550-7100-2 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 550-97179-1 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 550-97256-4 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 550-97256-3 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 550-97256-2 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 550-97256-1 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 550-98895-2 IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | 550-98895-1 IOC | ND |
2019-01-06 | 201901160317I | ND |
2019-01-14 | 201901140159I | ND |
2019-01-14 | 201901140158I | ND |
2019-01-15 | 201901150231I | ND |
2019-01-15 | 201901150230I | ND |
2019-01-15 | 201901150232I | ND |
2019-01-15 | 201901150233I | ND |
2019-01-16 | 201901160316I | ND |
2019-01-16 | 201901160315I | ND |
2019-01-16 | 201901160314I | ND |
2019-01-17 | 201901170209I | ND |
2019-01-17 | 201901170208I | ND |
2019-01-17 | 201901170207I | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220202I | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220200I | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220201I | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220203I | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220204I | ND |
2019-01-23 | 201901230351I | ND |
2019-01-23 | 201901230350I | ND |
2019-01-23 | 201901230349I | ND |
2019-01-24 | 201901240233I | ND |
2019-01-24 | 201901240232I | ND |
2019-01-24 | 201901240231I | ND |
2019-01-28 | 201901280136I | ND |
2019-01-28 | 201901280135I | ND |
2019-01-29 | 201901290208I | ND |
2019-01-29 | 201901290207I | ND |