Beryllium
Virgin Valley Water District
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-16 | 1407469-003 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407469-004 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407469-005 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407469-006 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407469-001 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407469-002 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 1507436-006 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 1507436-001 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 1507436-005 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 15071436-004 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 1507436-003 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 1507436-002 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-002 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-003 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-004 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-005 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-006 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607586-001 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-003 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-001 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-006 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-004 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-002 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1707521-005 | ND |
2018-06-20 | 1806612-003 | ND |
2018-06-20 | 1806612-002 | ND |
2018-06-20 | 1806612-001 | ND |
2018-07-05 | 1807098-001 | ND |
2018-07-05 | 1807098-002 | ND |
2018-07-05 | 1807099-001 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 1807612-001 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 1807612-002 | ND |
2018-09-19 | 18090629-001 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 19060631-001 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 19060631-002 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 19070015-001 | ND |
2019-07-17 | 19070638-002 | ND |
2019-07-17 | 19070638-001 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 19090892-001 | ND |