Beryllium
Avon Water Company
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-01-16 | E402153-8IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-2IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-3IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-4IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-5IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-6IOC1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | E402153-7IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-6IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-8IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-7IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-5IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-4IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-3IOC1 | ND |
2017-02-24 | E702M07-2IOC1 | ND |
2017-03-20 | D7C1331-01IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-02IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-03IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-04IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-05IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-06IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-07IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-08IOC | ND |
2018-03-05 | D8C0238-01IOCR | ND |