Beryllium
Planada Community Services 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 |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-04-29 | 5810-001-1330 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 5810-014-1200 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 5810-005-1155 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 5810-007-1145 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 5810-006-1140 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 5810-001-1210 | ND |
2015-12-22 | 5810-006-1345 | ND |
2016-01-26 | 5810-006-1135 | ND |
2016-01-26 | 5810-014-1045 | ND |
2016-01-26 | 5810-007-1120 | ND |
2016-01-26 | 5810-001-1110 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 5810-005-0800 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 5810-004-1130 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 5810-006-1135 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 5810-007-1145 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 5810-001-1110 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 5810-014-1100 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 5810-005-1030 | ND |