Beryllium
Prescott Valley WD Upper
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 15 | 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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2016-02-09 | 201602100057I | ND |
2016-02-10 | 201602110035I | ND |
2016-02-10 | 201602110034I | ND |
2016-02-10 | 201602110033I | ND |
2016-02-10 | 201602110032I | ND |
2016-02-10 | 201602110031I | ND |
2018-05-09 | 201805100265I | ND |
2018-05-09 | 201805100264I | ND |
2018-05-09 | 201805100263I | ND |
2018-05-09 | 201805100261I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060081I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060083I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060082I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060080I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060079I | ND |
2019-02-05 | 201902060078I | ND |
2019-02-06 | 201902070484I | ND |
2019-02-06 | 201902070483I | ND |
2019-02-06 | 201902070482I | ND |
2019-02-06 | 201902070481I | ND |
2019-02-06 | 201902070480I | ND |
2019-05-07 | 201905080065I | ND |
2019-06-19 | 19F2188-01 | ND |
2019-06-24 | 201906250033I | ND |
2019-09-30 | 19J0031-01 | ND |