Beryllium
Cal-am Water Company - Duarte
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 16 | 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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2014-06-23 | 1225-002-1300 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-019-1005 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-010-1330 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-009-1135 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-008-1235 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-003-1110 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 1225-007-1240 | ND |
2014-12-03 | 9588-019-1020 | ND |
2015-09-28 | 1225-003-1050 | ND |
2015-09-28 | 1225-007-1200 | ND |
2015-09-28 | 1225-010-0945 | ND |
2015-09-28 | 1225-009-1345 | ND |
2015-09-28 | 1225-008-1330 | ND |
2015-10-14 | 1225-019-0945 | ND |
2015-10-14 | 1225-002-1205 | ND |
2016-06-20 | 1225-019-1115 | ND |
2016-06-20 | 1225-010-1135 | ND |
2016-06-20 | 1225-008-1145 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1225-009-1030 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1225-002-1110 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1225-003-1000 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1225-007-0930 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 9590-008-1030 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 9590-019-1125 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 9590-010-1015 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 9590-007-1045 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 9590-002-1105 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 9590-003-1205 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 9590-009-1150 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-009-1400 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-002-1330 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-007-1245 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-008-1345 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-010-1315 | ND |
2016-09-07 | 9588-003-1305 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 9590-022-1230 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-008-1240 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-002-1310 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-022-1339 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-019-0930 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-003-1135 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-010-1335 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-007-1040 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 9590-009-1210 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-019-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-003-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-010-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-008-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-002-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-009-1400 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 9588-007-1400 | ND |