Beryllium
West Hwy 80 Ark Road WS
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 |
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2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | 0.750 ppb | 8 | 2 | ND - 3.00 ppb |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-08-04 | AD94913 | ND |
2014-08-04 | AD94913 | ND |
2014-08-11 | AD95302 | ND |
2014-08-11 | AD95302 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537001 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537002 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537001 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537002 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 35326443005 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 35326443005 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912005 | 3.00 ppb |
2017-08-01 | 35327912005 | 3.00 ppb |
2018-02-07 | 35373734001 | ND |
2018-02-07 | 35373734001 | ND |