Beryllium
City of Long Beach
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 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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2014-04-07 | 140408-006IN | ND |
2014-04-07 | 140408-007IN | ND |
2014-04-07 | 140408-008IN | ND |
2014-04-07 | 140408-009IN | ND |
2014-04-07 | 140408-014IN | ND |
2014-04-07 | 140408-015IN | ND |
2015-03-11 | 150312-006IN | ND |
2015-03-11 | 150312-007IN | ND |
2015-03-11 | 150312-008IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-001IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-002IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-003IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-004IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-005IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-006IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-007IN | ND |