Beryllium
City of Lake Charles 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 32 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 28 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 34 | 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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2015-03-23 | 35180731005 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731004 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731003 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731002 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731001 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731005 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731004 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731003 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731002 | ND |
2015-03-23 | 35180731001 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384001 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384004 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384002 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384003 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384005 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384004 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384003 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384002 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384001 | ND |
2015-07-27 | 35199384005 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616002 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616001 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616003 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616004 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616005 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616005 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616004 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616003 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616002 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 35200616001 | ND |
2015-09-21 | 35208328005 | ND |
2015-09-21 | 35208328005 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20279 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20283 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20287 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20279 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20283 | ND |
2017-12-18 | AE20287 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20445 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20433 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20437 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20441 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20445 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20433 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20437 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE20441 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20561 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20555 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20558 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20555 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20558 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20561 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20564 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20567 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20567 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE20564 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20786 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20783 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20789 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20786 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20783 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20780 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20780 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE20789 | ND |
2018-12-04 | B1805821-001 | ND |
2018-12-04 | B1805821-001 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-002 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-005 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-004 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-003 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-002 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-001 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-005 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-004 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-003 | ND |
2019-11-18 | B1905174-001 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-001 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-002 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-001 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-002 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-003 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-004 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-005 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-003 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-004 | ND |
2019-11-20 | B1905305-005 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-001 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-006 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-005 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-004 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-003 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-002 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-001 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-006 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-005 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-004 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-003 | ND |
2019-12-02 | B1905454-002 | ND |
2019-12-18 | B1905687-001 | ND |
2019-12-18 | B1905687-001 | ND |