Beryllium
City of Lodi
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-01-22 | 5802-049-1200 | ND |
2014-08-05 | 5802-025-0650 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 5802-012-0740 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 5802-048-0655 | ND |
2014-08-13 | 5802-040-1135 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 5802-009-0740 | ND |
2014-08-19 | 5802-003-0930 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 5802-016-1000 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 5802-049-0850 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 5802-028-1200 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5802-006-0800 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5802-018-0730 | ND |
2015-08-06 | 5802-029-0930 | ND |
2015-08-11 | 5802-002-0800 | ND |
2015-08-12 | 5802-019-1015 | ND |
2016-03-22 | 5802-049-0700 | ND |
2016-08-02 | 5802-033-0830 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 5802-017-1230 | ND |
2016-08-10 | 5802-031-1330 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 5802-023-0930 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 5802-021-0850 | ND |
2016-08-18 | 5802-046-0820 | ND |
2016-11-10 | 5802-041-0700 | ND |
2017-01-05 | 5802-049-0845 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 5802-009-0720 | ND |
2017-08-09 | 5802-048-1350 | ND |
2017-08-10 | 5802-025-0715 | ND |
2017-08-10 | 5802-040-0640 | ND |
2017-08-14 | 5802-012-1415 | ND |
2017-08-14 | 5802-003-1315 | ND |
2017-08-14 | 5802-016-1340 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 5802-049-1145 | ND |
2018-08-07 | 5802-018-1030 | ND |
2018-08-07 | 5802-019-0840 | ND |
2018-08-09 | 5802-002-0800 | ND |
2018-08-09 | 5802-006-0735 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 5802-029-0750 | ND |
2018-09-25 | 5802-028-0700 | ND |
2019-01-10 | 5802-049-0700 | ND |
2019-08-15 | 5802-023-0920 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 5802-033-0805 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 5802-021-1010 | ND |
2019-08-21 | 5802-041-1325 | ND |