Beryllium
Palmdale 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 24 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 25 | 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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2014-04-17 | 9590-030-0800 | ND |
2014-04-17 | 9590-001-0800 | ND |
2015-02-12 | 9590-030-1115 | ND |
2015-02-17 | 9590-001-0730 | ND |
2016-01-19 | 9590-019-0920 | ND |
2016-01-19 | 9590-033-1025 | ND |
2016-01-19 | 9590-032-1130 | ND |
2016-01-19 | 9590-018-0910 | ND |
2016-01-19 | 9590-016-1015 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-008-0810 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-009-0750 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-029-0820 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-012-0750 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-003-0730 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-014-0735 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 9590-004-0720 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-007-0930 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-025-0720 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-027-1015 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-021-0800 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-028-0900 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-059-0740 | ND |
2016-01-21 | 9590-011-0820 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 9590-026-1000 | ND |
2016-03-17 | 9590-030-0800 | ND |
2016-03-17 | 9590-001-0800 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 9590-015-1015 | ND |
2016-05-19 | 9590-022-0830 | ND |
2017-01-26 | 9590-030-0800 | ND |
2017-01-26 | 9590-001-0800 | ND |
2018-02-14 | 9590-030-0800 | ND |
2018-02-14 | 9590-001-0930 | ND |
2019-01-23 | 9590-015-0945 | ND |
2019-01-23 | 9590-012-0920 | ND |
2019-01-24 | 9590-007-0925 | ND |
2019-01-24 | 9590-014-0950 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9590-009-0950 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9590-004-1050 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9590-029-0920 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9590-003-1020 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 9590-022-0815 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 9590-059-0840 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 9590-033-0750 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 9590-026-0925 | ND |
2019-02-14 | 9590-011-0920 | ND |
2019-02-14 | 9590-008-0850 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 9590-016-1100 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 9590-032-1040 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 9590-027-1140 | ND |
2019-03-06 | 9590-014-0840 | ND |
2019-03-07 | 9590-030-1110 | ND |
2019-03-07 | 9590-001-1100 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9590-028-0845 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9590-018-0915 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9590-019-0935 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9590-021-0810 | ND |
2019-11-14 | 9590-025-1035 | ND |