Beryllium
City of Fullerton
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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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2016-02-03 | 4417-010-1010 | ND |
2016-02-03 | 4417-012-0950 | ND |
2016-02-03 | 4417-014-0920 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 4417-015-0955 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-007-1115 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-021-1045 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-010-0955 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-011-0920 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-018-0935 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-012-1010 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-014-0900 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 4417-016-1150 | ND |
2016-08-04 | 4417-001-1145 | ND |
2019-03-05 | 4417-012-1205 | ND |
2019-03-05 | 4417-014-0915 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4417-001-0945 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 4417-007-1140 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 4417-021-1110 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4417-015-1140 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4417-016-1210 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4417-018-0840 | ND |
2019-04-11 | 4417-011-1130 | ND |