Beryllium
City of Upland
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-09-25 | 9590-021-1000 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-048-0920 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-045-1235 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-040-0930 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-038-0850 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-036-0750 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-026-1000 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-024-1240 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 9590-023-1027 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 9590-004-0812 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 9590-047-0920 | ND |
2017-02-02 | 9590-001-1110 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 9590-036-0815 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-045-0815 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-040-0945 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-038-1055 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-026-1215 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-024-0915 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-023-1110 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9590-021-0831 | ND |