Beryllium
Indian Wells Valley WD
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-05-27 | 3761-014-0810 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-050-0730 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-036-0825 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-035-0920 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-034-0837 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-033-0817 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-031-0750 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-020-0907 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-017-0745 | ND |
2014-05-27 | 3761-015-0755 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-014-0938 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-050-0819 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-036-0810 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-034-0754 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-033-0818 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-031-0849 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-020-0743 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-017-0829 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 3761-015-0714 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 3761-035-0920 | ND |