Beryllium
City of Santa Ana
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 12 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | 4417-038-0730 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 4417-037-1255 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 4417-033-1010 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 4417-030-0845 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 4417-022-0905 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 4417-021-0820 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 4417-035-0710 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 4417-025-0725 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 4417-018-0915 | ND |
2015-02-24 | 4417-073-0940 | ND |
2015-02-24 | 4417-028-0905 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 4417-019-0840 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 4417-074-1050 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 4417-026-1110 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 4417-027-1000 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 4417-061-0915 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 4417-039-1025 | ND |
2016-03-07 | 4417-029-0810 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 4417-021-0820 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 4417-030-0840 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 4417-022-0905 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 4417-034-1220 | ND |
2016-06-22 | 4417-031-0635 | ND |
2016-06-22 | 4417-033-0715 | ND |
2016-07-07 | 4417-025-0630 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-028-0955 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-018-0800 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-038-1025 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-037-0845 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-035-0830 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 4417-034-0710 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 4417-019-0950 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 4417-037-0610 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 4417-039-0830 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 4417-021-1050 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 4417-074-0920 | ND |
2018-04-26 | 4417-035-0815 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 4417-022-1240 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 4417-025-1050 | ND |
2018-10-11 | 4417-038-0800 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 4417-027-1030 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 4417-031-1110 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 4417-026-1140 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 4417-061-0940 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 4417-038-0815 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4417-030-1335 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 4417-028-1010 | ND |
2019-07-23 | 4417-033-0750 | ND |
2019-07-23 | 4417-034-1020 | ND |
2019-09-17 | 4417-073-0815 | ND |
2019-11-05 | 4417-073-1505 | ND |
2019-11-05 | 4417-073-1455 | ND |