Beryllium
USMC - 29 Palms
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 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 11 | 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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2015-01-26 | 4790-001-1100 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 4790-005-1200 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 4790-010-1245 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 4790-004-1330 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 4790-011-1450 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 4790-013-1140 | ND |
2015-03-02 | 4790-003-1100 | ND |
2016-05-11 | 4790-008-1110 | ND |
2016-05-11 | 4790-007-1130 | ND |
2016-05-11 | 4790-006-1050 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-011-1135 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-010-1145 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-013-1020 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-009-1235 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-008-1205 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-001-1035 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-007-1120 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-006-1215 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-003-1005 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-004-1105 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 4790-005-1050 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-006-1255 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-003-1100 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-004-1230 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-001-1140 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-007-1320 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-005-1200 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 4790-013-1120 | ND |
2018-02-28 | 4790-008-1145 | ND |
2018-02-28 | 4790-009-1200 | ND |
2018-02-28 | 4790-011-1130 | ND |
2018-02-28 | 4790-010-1100 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-001-1100 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-011-1140 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-013-1050 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-010-1150 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-003-1040 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-009-1210 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-008-1200 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-004-1120 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-007-1130 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-005-1110 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 4790-006-1220 | ND |