Beryllium
East Valley 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 16 | 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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2014-06-18 | 3761-002-0940 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 3761-028-1130 | ND |
2014-08-15 | 3761-036-0800 | ND |
2015-06-23 | 3761-002-0940 | ND |
2015-06-23 | 3761-036-0845 | ND |
2016-03-17 | 3761-036-0923 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-015-0850 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-055-0855 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-053-0810 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-042-0810 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-039-0825 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-031-0845 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-024-0925 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-016-1000 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-017-0831 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-020-0841 | ND |
2016-06-07 | 3761-021-0900 | ND |
2016-06-08 | 3761-046-0710 | ND |
2016-06-09 | 3761-036-0000 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 3761-023-0955 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 3761-019-0816 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 3761-032-0745 | ND |
2016-10-26 | 3761-033-0737 | ND |
2017-06-06 | 3761-036-1021 | ND |
2017-12-05 | 3761-028-0850 | ND |
2018-06-07 | 3761-036-0833 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 3761-020-0841 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 3761-033-0734 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 3761-017-0933 | ND |
2019-06-07 | 3761-036-1040 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 3761-023-0810 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 3761-042-0743 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 3761-032-0752 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 3761-021-0836 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 3761-024-0850 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 3761-019-0808 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 3761-031-0744 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 3761-053-0734 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 3761-015-0715 | ND |
2019-06-21 | 3761-039-0823 | ND |
2019-06-21 | 3761-046-0811 | ND |
2019-06-21 | 3761-055-0000 | ND |