Beryllium
West Kern Water District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
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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2015-06-24 | 5810-020-0820 | ND |
2015-06-24 | 5810-016-0905 | ND |
2015-06-24 | 5810-017-0735 | ND |
2015-06-24 | 5810-018-0945 | ND |
2015-09-09 | 5810-019-0845 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1396-004-1000 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1396-005-0835 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1396-013-0920 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1396-014-1040 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1396-015-1130 | ND |
2016-08-17 | 1396-002-0825 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 1396-021-0825 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 1396-021-1243 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 1396-020-1243 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 1396-019-1243 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 1396-018-1243 | ND |
2018-06-11 | 1396-016-1243 | ND |
2018-08-01 | 1396-017-1430 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-015-1200 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-014-1200 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-013-1200 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-005-1200 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-004-1200 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 5810-002-1200 | ND |