Beryllium
Golden State Water Company (GSWC) - Bell, Bell Gardens
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 5 | 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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2015-02-03 | 2706-012-1006 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 2706-031-1157 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 2706-032-0847 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 2706-036-1306 | ND |
2015-02-04 | 2706-007-1003 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 9590-007-1245 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 9590-012-1126 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 9590-032-1239 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 9590-036-1035 | ND |
2018-04-18 | 9590-031-1130 | ND |