Beryllium
California Water Service (CWS) - Selma
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-02-04 | 5810-038-1116 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 5810-018-1148 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 5810-005-1009 | ND |
2014-07-15 | 5810-001-0920 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 5810-014-1150 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 5810-004-1050 | ND |
2015-10-07 | 5701-004-1135 | ND |
2015-10-07 | 5701-010-1045 | ND |
2016-01-12 | 5810-021-1005 | ND |
2016-01-12 | 5810-036-1210 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 5810-013-0956 | ND |
2016-05-10 | 5810-023-1030 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 5810-022-1022 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 5810-010-1114 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 5810-038-1040 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 5810-005-0916 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 5810-018-1031 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 5810-001-1014 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 5810-004-0952 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 5810-014-1050 | ND |
2017-10-17 | 5701-014-1018 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 5810-036-1040 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 5810-021-1005 | ND |
2019-04-23 | 5810-023-1041 | ND |
2019-04-23 | 5810-013-1022 | ND |
2019-07-17 | 5810-022-0934 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 5810-010-1038 | ND |