Beryllium
City of Kingsburg
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 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 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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2015-03-26 | 5867-006-1010 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 5867-007-0930 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 5867-009-0950 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 5867-011-0910 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 5867-012-0845 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 5867-013-1025 | ND |
2015-06-29 | 5867-010-0745 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-006-1350 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-007-1320 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-009-1420 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-011-1310 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-012-1300 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 5810-013-1405 | ND |
2018-06-21 | 5810-010-0800 | ND |