Beryllium
City of Turlock
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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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2014-04-02 | 1120-040-1015 | ND |
2014-07-09 | 1120-029-0822 | ND |
2015-04-06 | 1120-004-1000 | ND |
2015-04-06 | 1120-008-1048 | ND |
2015-04-06 | 1120-014-1120 | ND |
2015-04-21 | 1120-034-1110 | ND |
2015-04-23 | 1120-030-1300 | ND |
2015-04-29 | 1120-035-1100 | ND |
2015-06-15 | 1120-022-0807 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 1120-036-1235 | ND |
2016-02-22 | 1120-003-0810 | ND |
2016-03-07 | 1120-020-1050 | ND |
2016-05-11 | 1120-019-0933 | ND |
2016-05-16 | 1120-037-1415 | ND |
2016-05-19 | 1120-013-0906 | ND |
2016-06-08 | 1120-015-0840 | ND |
2016-06-21 | 1120-027-0810 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1120-033-0814 | ND |
2016-07-21 | 1120-039-1302 | ND |
2017-04-17 | 1120-040-1140 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1120-029-0915 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1120-032-1000 | ND |
2018-04-03 | 1120-030-0850 | ND |
2018-04-03 | 1120-004-0915 | ND |
2018-04-10 | 1120-034-0832 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 1120-008-1035 | ND |
2018-04-23 | 1120-035-0800 | ND |
2018-06-13 | 1120-022-0724 | ND |
2018-07-12 | 1120-036-1040 | ND |
2019-03-04 | 1120-020-1443 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 1120-037-0800 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 1120-013-0850 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 1120-027-0930 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 1120-015-0750 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 1120-033-0901 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 1120-039-1127 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 1120-003-0939 | ND |