Beryllium
City of Antioch
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-03-06 | 9590-001-1030 | ND |
2014-07-07 | 9590-005-1455 | ND |
2015-03-12 | 9590-001-1130 | ND |
2016-03-08 | 9590-001-1230 | ND |
2016-10-03 | 9590-008-1120 | ND |
2016-10-03 | 9590-010-1350 | ND |
2016-10-03 | 9590-016-0945 | ND |
2016-10-04 | 9590-004-1215 | ND |
2016-10-04 | 9590-009-1410 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 9590-001-0741 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 1644-009-0955 | ND |
2019-06-06 | 9590-001-0800 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 9590-001-1148 | ND |
2019-12-30 | 9590-001-1130 | ND |