Beryllium
Yuima Municipal Water District Ida
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 13 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-14 | 2706-043-0915 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 2706-044-0900 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 2706-037-1000 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 2706-020-1120 | ND |
2014-08-12 | 2706-045-1050 | ND |
2014-10-09 | 2706-002-1300 | ND |
2014-10-16 | 2706-002-0850 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 2706-004-1130 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 2706-042-0900 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 2706-040-0906 | ND |
2016-03-10 | 2706-048-1130 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 2706-032-0825 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-029-0750 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-041-0848 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-033-0930 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-028-0810 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-006-0930 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 2706-005-0845 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 2706-031-0945 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 2706-012-0830 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 2706-007-1002 | ND |
2016-08-09 | 2706-047-0820 | ND |
2016-10-14 | 2706-011-1030 | ND |
2017-01-10 | 2706-044-1120 | ND |
2017-01-10 | 2706-043-1115 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 2706-046-0835 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 2706-045-0850 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 2706-037-1050 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 2706-020-0745 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 2706-004-1105 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 2706-042-0920 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 2706-040-0930 | ND |
2019-03-12 | 2706-048-1045 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 2706-032-0900 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 2706-041-0800 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 2706-033-0845 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 2706-029-1215 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 2706-028-1200 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 2706-005-1200 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 2706-047-1130 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 2706-031-0730 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 2706-012-0845 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 2706-007-0800 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 2706-006-0800 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 2706-011-0820 | ND |