Beryllium
Coachella Water Authority
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2016-04-26 | 4790-009-0754 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 4790-010-0700 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 4790-012-0909 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-018-0800 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-019-0720 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-020-0830 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-009-1125 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-010-1040 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-012-1010 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-018-1145 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-019-1320 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-020-1130 | ND |