Beryllium
Eunice Water System (LAWCO)
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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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | 0.333 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-02-10 | AD88945 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD88935 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD88945 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD88940 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD88935 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD88940 | ND |
2016-02-22 | 35231312003 | ND |
2016-02-22 | 35231312003 | ND |
2017-02-06 | AE13031 | ND |
2017-02-06 | AE13035 | ND |
2017-02-06 | AE13027 | 1.000 ppb |
2017-02-06 | AE13035 | ND |
2017-02-06 | AE13027 | 1.000 ppb |
2017-02-06 | AE13031 | ND |
2018-09-24 | B1804538-001 | ND |
2018-09-24 | B1804538-001 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-001 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-003 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-002 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-001 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-003 | ND |
2019-04-22 | B1901697-002 | ND |