Beryllium
Paradise Landing Kimberling Shores
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2016-10-28 | AC85475 | ND |
2016-12-01 | AC88200 | ND |
2017-01-07 | AC90117 | ND |
2017-04-18 | AC94656 | ND |
2017-07-30 | AD01720 | ND |
2017-10-24 | AD08056 | ND |
2018-02-03 | AD11505 | ND |
2018-04-26 | AD18226 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AD29470 | ND |
2018-10-25 | AD34620 | ND |
2019-01-14 | AD37929 | ND |
2019-04-15 | AD46359 | ND |
2019-07-24 | AD52136 | ND |
2019-10-24 | AD56900 | ND |