Beryllium
Vivian Water System
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-04-07 | AD90445 | ND |
2014-04-07 | AD90445 | ND |
2014-09-22 | AD97209 | ND |
2014-09-22 | AD97204 | ND |
2014-09-22 | AD97209 | ND |
2014-09-22 | AD97204 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35181011003 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35181011003 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 35242556003 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 35242556003 | ND |
2017-04-17 | 35307223004 | ND |
2017-04-17 | 35307223004 | ND |
2017-07-25 | 35326464005 | ND |
2017-07-25 | 35326464004 | ND |
2017-07-25 | 35326464004 | ND |
2017-07-25 | 35326464005 | ND |
2018-01-08 | 35367519001 | ND |
2018-01-08 | 35367519001 | ND |
2019-02-18 | 35449625001 | ND |
2019-02-18 | 35449625001 | ND |