Beryllium
Fruitridge Vista Water Company
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-01-08 | 5810-017-1029 | ND |
2014-01-08 | 5810-016-1110 | ND |
2014-07-10 | 5810-020-0939 | ND |
2014-07-10 | 5810-019-1014 | ND |
2014-07-10 | 5810-018-1213 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-008-0712 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-014-1243 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-013-0734 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-003-1154 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-010-0918 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-009-1002 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-007-1051 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-006-1309 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-005-1130 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 5810-004-1218 | ND |
2017-01-19 | 5810-020-0838 | ND |
2017-01-19 | 5810-018-1300 | ND |
2017-01-19 | 5810-017-0940 | ND |
2017-01-19 | 5810-016-1055 | ND |
2017-01-23 | 5810-019-1105 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-010-0910 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-014-1310 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-013-0750 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-009-1015 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-008-0727 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-007-1110 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-006-1355 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-005-1200 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-004-1241 | ND |
2018-01-11 | 5810-003-1218 | ND |