Beryllium
Montebello Land & Water Company
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-08-22 | 2706-003-1015 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 2706-004-1000 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 2706-005-1035 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 2706-008-1100 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 2706-009-1145 | ND |
2014-11-20 | 2706-001-1100 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 9588-007-1015 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 9588-001-0910 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 9588-003-0905 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 9588-004-0830 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 9588-005-0915 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 9588-008-0850 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 9588-009-0955 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 9588-007-0915 | ND |