Beryllium
Burbank Water Department
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-01-06 | 9590-053-0715 | ND |
2014-04-07 | 9590-053-0705 | ND |
2014-07-07 | 9590-053-0700 | ND |
2014-10-06 | 9590-053-0710 | ND |
2015-01-05 | 9590-053-0840 | ND |
2015-04-06 | 9590-053-0730 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 9590-053-0730 | ND |
2015-10-05 | 9590-053-0700 | ND |
2016-01-04 | 9590-053-1045 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 9590-053-0800 | ND |
2016-07-05 | 9590-053-0830 | ND |
2016-10-03 | 9590-053-0920 | ND |
2017-01-03 | 9590-053-0720 | ND |
2017-04-10 | 9588-053-0800 | ND |
2017-07-03 | 9588-053-0700 | ND |
2017-10-02 | 9588-053-0710 | ND |
2018-01-02 | 9588-053-0800 | ND |
2018-04-02 | 9588-053-0700 | ND |
2018-07-02 | 9588-053-0700 | ND |
2018-10-01 | 9588-053-0800 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 9588-053-0705 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 9588-053-0720 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 9588-053-0815 | ND |
2019-10-07 | 9588-053-0700 | ND |