Beryllium
Camrosa Water District
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-06-25 | 5867-009-1005 | ND |
2015-01-09 | 5867-001-0915 | ND |
2015-01-09 | 5867-007-0900 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 5867-006-1002 | ND |
2016-04-19 | 5867-010-0937 | ND |
2016-07-11 | 5867-011-0924 | ND |
2017-03-27 | 5867-008-1410 | ND |
2017-07-13 | 5867-009-1510 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 5867-001-0837 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 5867-006-0806 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 5867-007-0803 | ND |
2019-08-21 | 5867-011-1002 | ND |