Beryllium
City of Vacaville
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 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-01-21 | 5810-007-0931 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-001-1206 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-003-1117 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-004-1142 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-006-1054 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-009-1029 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-010-1002 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-030-1314 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-012-1233 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 5810-024-1255 | ND |
2014-04-07 | 1472-027-0823 | ND |
2014-06-18 | 5810-011-1201 | ND |
2014-06-18 | 5810-002-0740 | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1472-027-0827 | ND |
2014-10-06 | 1472-027-0852 | ND |
2015-07-13 | 9590-027-0924 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5810-011-1053 | ND |
2016-01-13 | 1472-027-0750 | ND |
2016-04-11 | 1472-027-0918 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 1472-027-0924 | ND |
2016-07-26 | 5810-011-1201 | ND |
2016-10-12 | 1472-027-1116 | ND |
2017-01-10 | 5810-024-1035 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 1472-027-1104 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 5810-002-0903 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 5810-001-1000 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 5810-003-0935 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 5810-006-0840 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 5810-009-0813 | ND |
2017-02-02 | 5810-010-1002 | ND |
2017-02-02 | 5810-030-1111 | ND |
2017-02-02 | 5810-012-1041 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 5810-007-1146 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 1472-027-0804 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 1472-027-0820 | ND |
2017-08-17 | 5810-011-1136 | ND |
2017-10-10 | 1472-027-0730 | ND |
2017-10-10 | 1472-027-0839 | ND |
2018-01-09 | 1472-027-0847 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 1472-027-0850 | ND |
2018-07-09 | 1472-027-0920 | ND |
2018-08-23 | 5810-011-1109 | ND |
2018-10-09 | 1472-027-0950 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 1472-027-0937 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 1472-027-0948 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 1472-027-0937 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 5810-011-1034 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 1472-027-0905 | ND |