Beryllium
Redlands City
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 | 16 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 19 | 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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2014-03-06 | 9590-031-0935 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4790-069-1040 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4790-003-1030 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 9590-010-0930 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4790-017-0930 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4790-021-1005 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 9590-062-1045 | ND |
2014-07-03 | 9590-029-0920 | ND |
2014-07-03 | 9590-053-1020 | ND |
2014-07-24 | 9590-019-1055 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 9590-070-1250 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 9590-002-1030 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 9590-054-0840 | ND |
2014-10-02 | 9590-008-1000 | ND |
2014-10-02 | 9590-060-0840 | ND |
2014-12-16 | 9590-055-1115 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 9590-022-0945 | ND |
2015-01-08 | 9590-025-1850 | ND |
2015-05-21 | 9590-026-1120 | ND |
2016-05-12 | 9590-026-0915 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 5810-008-0925 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 5810-019-0855 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 5810-009-1030 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 5810-010-1115 | ND |
2017-03-30 | 5810-053-1020 | ND |
2017-03-30 | 5810-060-1130 | ND |
2017-03-31 | 5810-005-0835 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-017-0845 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-021-1040 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-029-0930 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-070-0855 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-069-0810 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-054-1035 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 5810-055-1230 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 5810-062-1020 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 5810-003-1100 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 5810-022-0940 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 5810-025-1000 | ND |
2017-06-15 | 5810-031-0930 | ND |
2017-12-08 | 5810-002-1000 | ND |
2018-04-19 | 5810-026-0900 | ND |
2019-06-20 | 4790-035-0930 | ND |
2019-06-27 | 4790-003-0845 | ND |
2019-06-27 | 4790-069-0945 | ND |
2019-06-27 | 4790-070-1325 | ND |
2019-08-19 | 4790-062-0950 | ND |
2019-08-19 | 4790-008-1100 | ND |
2019-08-21 | 4790-021-1140 | ND |
2019-08-22 | 4790-019-1050 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 4790-060-1230 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 4790-053-1350 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 4790-055-0800 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 4790-017-1330 | ND |
2019-08-29 | 4790-029-0945 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 4790-010-0930 | ND |
2019-09-17 | 4790-031-0930 | ND |
2019-09-19 | 4790-025-0915 | ND |
2019-09-19 | 4790-026-1020 | ND |
2019-09-30 | 4790-022-0910 | ND |
2019-09-30 | 4790-012-1320 | ND |