Beryllium
Perry Point V.a. Medical Center
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-09 | 140109_01_129611 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 140603_01_005296 | ND |
2015-01-30 | 150130_01_193961 | ND |
2015-09-14 | E16001085002 | ND |
2016-01-28 | 24843 | ND |
2016-05-09 | E16004251002 | ND |
2017-01-12 | 29635_1 | ND |
2017-06-06 | E17004794002 | ND |
2018-01-19 | 35233 | ND |
2018-05-21 | E18004190002 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9021779_01 | ND |
2019-09-19 | 9093109_01 | ND |