Beryllium
Epcor Water - Sun City
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2015-01-22 | 5011809-01I | ND |
2015-06-11 | 5061157-01I | ND |
2015-07-21 | 5071937-01I | ND |
2015-07-21 | 5071938-01I | ND |
2015-07-29 | 5072657-01I | ND |
2015-08-07 | 5080691-01I | ND |
2015-08-12 | 5081113-01I | ND |
2015-10-09 | 5101232-01I | ND |
2018-02-12 | 18B1066-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-01 | 18H0151-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-01 | 18H0152-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-14 | 18H1518-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-14 | 18H1524-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-20 | 18H2046-01 IOC | ND |
2018-08-31 | 18H3241-01 IOC | ND |
2018-11-06 | 18K0561-01 IOC | ND |