Beryllium
City of Lemoore
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-07-23 | 5810-021-0955 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 5810-018-0935 | ND |
2015-01-21 | 5810-022-1003 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 5810-008-1145 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 5810-009-1355 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 5810-010-1000 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 5810-011-1020 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 5810-020-1345 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 5810-005-1045 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 5810-006-0945 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 5810-021-0930 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 5810-022-0755 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 5810-018-0740 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 5810-011-1045 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 5810-020-0945 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 5810-009-0955 | ND |
2019-12-20 | 5810-010-1220 | ND |
2019-12-20 | 5810-005-1110 | ND |