Beryllium
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-05-12 | 1405632-004A | ND |
2014-05-12 | 1405645-004A | ND |
2014-05-12 | 1405625-004A | ND |
2014-05-12 | 1405622-003A | ND |
2014-05-12 | 1405628-004A | ND |
2014-06-17 | 1406949-004A | ND |
2014-06-17 | 1406945-004A | ND |
2014-06-17 | 1406947-004A | ND |
2014-06-17 | 1406948-004A | ND |
2014-09-17 | 1409989-004A | ND |
2015-09-21 | 1509A49-004A | ND |
2015-11-10 | 1511478-005A | ND |
2016-03-21 | 1603C19-004A | ND |
2016-07-26 | 1608367-004A | ND |
2017-03-01 | 2017006741 | ND |
2017-03-01 | 2017006742 | ND |
2017-03-01 | 2017006743 | ND |
2017-04-26 | 2017012219 | ND |
2017-04-26 | 2017012218 | ND |
2017-06-06 | 2017016926 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 2017021795 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 2017021796 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 2017021794 | ND |
2017-10-17 | 2017029966 | ND |
2017-10-17 | 2017029968 | ND |
2017-10-17 | 2017029967 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 2019008457 | ND |