Beryllium
Monte Vista Water 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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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2016-08-01 | 3761-039-0930 | ND |
2016-08-01 | 3761-004-1035 | ND |
2016-08-01 | 3761-013-0950 | ND |
2016-08-01 | 3761-024-1050 | ND |
2016-08-02 | 3761-009-1410 | ND |
2016-08-02 | 3761-034-1110 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 3761-045-1145 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 3761-037-0945 | ND |
2016-08-04 | 3761-038-0935 | ND |
2016-08-08 | 3761-025-1250 | ND |
2016-08-08 | 3761-003-1010 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 3761-036-0845 | ND |
2019-07-03 | 3761-036-1000 | ND |
2019-07-03 | 3761-003-1215 | ND |
2019-07-03 | 3761-039-1100 | ND |
2019-07-10 | 3761-024-1220 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 3761-013-0855 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 3761-037-0935 | ND |
2019-07-25 | 3761-004-0930 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 3761-034-1355 | ND |