Beryllium
Kinmundy
NOTE: Kinmundy purchases water from Gateway Regional Water Company which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Gateway Regional 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Kinmundy purchases water from Gateway Regional Water Company which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Gateway Regional Water Company.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-07-08 | 4071434-01 | ND |
2015-09-01 | 5090378-01 | ND |
2016-08-23 | 6084427-01 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 7073692-01 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 8080167-01 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 9070739-01 | ND |