Beryllium
Deming Municipal Water System
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 | 13 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-03-19 | 1403923-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408956-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408951-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408958-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408955-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408942-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408944-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408946-004A | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408949-004A | ND |
2014-09-10 | 1409598-004A | ND |
2014-09-10 | 1409600-004A | ND |
2014-09-10 | 1409601-004A | ND |
2014-12-08 | 1412554-004A | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705978-004 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705979-004 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705975-004 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705976-004 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 1705980-004 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 1705981-004 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 1705982-004 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 1705983-004 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 1708A78-004 | ND |
2017-09-27 | 1709H63-004 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 1805594-004 | ND |