Beryllium
US Army Fort Irwin
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-07-09 | 4790-009-0830 | ND |
2015-07-01 | 4790-001-1530 | ND |
2015-09-01 | 4790-002-1930 | ND |
2015-09-16 | 4790-003-1740 | ND |
2015-09-23 | 4790-012-1700 | ND |
2015-09-30 | 4790-013-1520 | ND |
2015-11-11 | 4790-009-1700 | ND |
2018-06-12 | 4790-016-1105 | ND |
2018-06-14 | 4790-017-0939 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-001-1045 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-002-1021 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-003-1400 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-009-1145 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-012-1250 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 4790-013-1235 | ND |